The Yayoi Kusama Museum Of Art Is Set To Open In Tokyo

After years of exhibitions and sculptural commissions for art institutions around the globe, the venerable Yayoi Kusama has decided to open a permanent home for her art in Japan’s capital, Tokyo. The celebrated Japanese artist, poet, and novelist is set to open the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Shinjuku this October.

The Museum

The Yayoi Kusama Museum will be located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward. The pure white, eye-catching structure was completed in 2014, designed by Japanese architectural firm Kume Sekkei. The museum’s five stories will be dedicated to Yayoi Kusama‘s extensive works, including her beloved installations, and will feature rotating art exhibitions twice per year. The museum will also house a reading room, gift shop, and outdoor space. The museum’s first exhibition will run from October 1, 2017, to February 25, 2018, entitled Creation Is a Solitary Pursuit, Love Is What Brings You Closer to Art.

Courtesy of Yayoi Kusama Museum, by Masahiro Tsuchido

The Artist

The Yayoi Kusama Museum will open its doors on October 1, 2017. The opening hours will be 11am to 5pm, Thursday through Sunday.

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