Without doubt one of the most immediately recognizable motifs in contemporary art, the polka-dot covered pumpkin sits at the very heart of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s incredible 70-year practice, appearing across her work in paintings, sculpture, and immersive installations. Profoundly personal, Kusama’s affinity with the misshapen gourd is rooted deeply in the artist’s biography and … Continue reading Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Sculptures