A vivid portrayal of the life of Yayoi Kusama-Queen of Polka Dots, creator of infinity-from her unusual childhood to international artistic acclaim
From her days in 1960s New York as a proponent of free love and peace to her current position as internationally recognized Queen of Polka Dots and creator of infinity, Yayoi Kusama's life is an extraordinary story of triumph over adversity through art.
This graphic novel vividly portrays Kusama's unusual youth and family troubles, her discovery of a new style of painting, her struggles with mental illness, and her rise to international art stardom. For those seeking an introduction to this incredible artist or seeking a fresh take on her story-this is Yayoi Kusama's life as you've never seen it before.
"The only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating art. I followed the thread of art and somehow discovered a path that would allow me to live."
| ISBN: | 9781914224300 |
| Publication date: | 10th April 2025 |
| Author: | Simon Elliott |
| Publisher: | SelfMadeHero |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Art Masters |
| Genres: |
Biography: arts and entertainment Graphic novels |
A vivid portrayal of the life of Yayoi Kusama-Queen of Polka Dots, creator of infinity-from her unusual childhood to international artistic acclaim
From her days in 1960s New York as a proponent of free love and peace to her current position as internationally recognized Queen of Polka Dots and creator of infinity, Yayoi Kusama's life is an extraordinary story of triumph over adversity through art.
This graphic novel vividly portrays Kusama's unusual youth and family troubles, her discovery of a new style of painting, her struggles with mental illness, and her rise to international art stardom. For those seeking an introduction to this incredible artist or seeking a fresh take on her story-this is Yayoi Kusama's life as you've never seen it before.
"The only method I have found that relieves my illness is to keep creating art. I followed the thread of art and somehow discovered a path that would allow me to live."
Kusama features in the following genres: Biography: arts and entertainment, Graphic novels
Kusama is available in Hardback
Kusama was written by Simon Elliott and published by SelfMadeHero
Kusama has 144 pages
Yes it is part of Art Masters series
£13.49