Yayoi Kusama

Many wonderful artists have interpreted Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland but none as unique as Yayoi Kusama. The usual images we associate with the story appear to be missing. There is no blue Caterpillar blowing smoke, Cheshire Cat, or mad Hatter. There are flowers and alligators and dots. Intriguing.

Currently there is a Kusama exhibit at the Tate Modern in the UK and they have posted this fascinating biography of the artist:

Thanks to Brainpickings

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