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Yayoi Kusama exhibition

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam presents a comprehensive retrospective of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama from September 11, 2026, to January 17, 2027. Following the artist's death in August 2026, the exhibition has been transformed into a major posthumous tribute showcasing over 300 works from her 70-year career. The display features her iconic polka-dot patterns, immersive installations, and signature pumpkins, marking the largest exhibition in the museum's history.

Date
Sep 11, 2026 - Jan 17, 2027
Location
Amsterdam
Status
Ongoing
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Yayoi Kusama exhibition

Event summary

Highlights

  • Infinity Mirrored Room installation featuring yellow patterned tentacles
  • Over 300 works spanning 70 years of the artist's career
  • Outdoor displays on the museum facade and nearby Museum Square
  • 50 previously unreleased artistic pieces
This landmark exhibition occupies the Stedelijk Museum's entire new wing, featuring a wide range of media including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and ceramics. At its center is the installation titled "Infinity Mirrored Room — The Hope Of The Polka Dots Buried In Infinity Will Eternally Cover The Universe," an immersive space designed to create a sense of endlessness through mirrors and patterned tentacles. The presentation also includes approximately 50 works that have never been previously displayed to the public.

The artistic takeover extends beyond the museum's interior, with Kusama's signature polka dots covering the building's facade and red fabric wrapping trees on the adjacent Museum Square. Curators worked closely with Kusama on the exhibition's composition before her passing at age 97, ensuring the final display reflects her original vision. The exhibition also highlights her historical ties to the Dutch art scene, specifically her involvement with the 1960s counterculture and the ZERO movement.

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