Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s powerful life lesson hidden in her famous polka dots: ‘Return to the infinite universe...’

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist celebrated for her iconic polka dots, died at 97 after continuing to paint until her final days. Her art grew from deeply personal experiences and became a lifelong source of expression and survival. Through her idea of obliteration, Kusama explored identity and infinity, offering a powerful reminder that each individual is only one part of a universe.