00:00Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her sculptures and installations around the world,
00:07has died at the age of 97. Kusama died on 14 August at a hospital in Tokyo,
00:14her studio said on Thursday. According to her statement, Kusama continued to paint until her
00:20final days, never setting aside her brush. Her studio vowed to carry forward Kusama's wishes
00:27and, through art, continued to, quote, bring hope and strength for the future to people around the
00:35world. Best known for her colorful psychedelic works featuring repetitive patterns, especially
00:41her trademark dots, Kusama's works were exhibited in major museums around the world. Kusama once said,
00:48a famous signature dot reflected hallucinations she experienced from childhood. In her later years,
00:55the Japanese artist gained worldwide fame, collaborated with fashion brands such as
01:00Louis Vuitton and put in her signature designs on products, including clothing, cups and accessories.
