The fascinating story of the queen of polka dots and creator of Inifinity Mirrors, Yayoi Kusama, one of the most popular artists in the world today. She has received the Praemium Imperiale Laureate for lifetime achievement in painting, was named the world’s ‘most popular artist’ and one of the ‘most expensive living female artists’. Tracing Kusama’s trajectory from a conservative upbringing in Japan to battling sexism and racism in 1960s NYC to her unstoppable rise to international fame.
This screening is the second in our new visual arts strand: Colour & Light.
"A dapper, skilful tour of the Japanese artist's life and work." – The Financial Times
"A film about the struggles undertaken by a woman making it in a man's world." – Little White Lies
"A respectful and valuable tribute." – The Guardian
*Doors open at 7.00pm, screening starts at 7:30pm
Starring:
Yayoi Kusama
Directed By:
Heather Lenz
Running time:
78 mins