00:00Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her sculptures and installations around the world, has died at the age of 97.
00:09Kusama died on 14 August at a hospital in Tokyo, her studio said on Thursday.
00:16According to her statement, Kusama continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush.
00:23Her studio vowed to carry forward Kusama's wishes and, through art, continued to, quote, bring hope and strength for the
00:33future to people around the world.
00:36Best known for her colorful psychedelic works featuring repetitive patterns, especially her trademark dots, Kusama's works were exhibited in major
00:45museums around the world.
00:46Kusama once said, a famous signature dot reflected hallucinations she experienced from childhood.
00:54In her later years, the Japanese artist gained worldwide fame, collaborated with fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton and put
01:02in her signature designs on products, including clothing, cups and accessories.
