One of the most prolific artists of our time, Yayoi Kusama has created a strikingly diverse body of work spanning painting, sculpture, performance art and fashion. Yet across all mediums, her art is consistently defined by themes of obsessive repetition and proliferation, expressions she has described as a form of ‘self-therapy’ born from her hallucinations.
What sets Kusama apart is her ability to continually reinvent these signature motifs in imaginative ways. Her work always feels fresh, even as it remains instantly recognisable. This thematic continuity is on display in the small but curated exhibition now showing at Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka until January 2026. Titled ‘Infinity – Selected Works From The Collection’, the showcase brings together pieces from her early career through to her most recent creations.
There are dots and infinity nets, two of her most recognisable signatures, but you’ll also see how these elements have evolved over the years, reinterpreted with new forms such as stars, cells and pure abstractions.
The clear highlight of the exhibition is the Infinity Room, which transforms her repetitive motifs into a physical, immersive experience. ‘Infinity Mirror Room – Phalli’s Field (or Floor Show)’ (1965/2013) is one of the earliest works in her widely celebrated ‘Infinity Mirror Room’ series. Stepping into this endless world of polka dots is a wildly visual, if slightly disorienting, experience, but it’s a uniquely Kusama moment. The artist describes it as a state of ‘self-obliteration’, where you’re encouraged to let go of the ego and merge with the surrounding space.
