29/08/2026
2013, Amsterdam — I came across Yayoi Kusama for the first time.
Then, in 2018, I encountered more of her work. Over the years, I continued to come across her art in different places and spaces, and I became increasingly intrigued by her narrative, her artistic journey and the way she transformed her experiences into such a powerful body of work.
Her relationship with mental health, her explorations of identity and the subconscious, art as a form of expression and therapy, her connection to Pop Art, and her pioneering avant-garde practice all fascinated me.
Kusama’s work reminded me that art can emerge from the most complex places within us and become something that connects, challenges and inspires others.
I feel grateful to have encountered her work throughout my own artistic journey and to have witnessed, in different spaces, the impact of her extraordinary vision.
Loved and deeply appreciated your contribution to the art world. Your legacy will continue to live through the work, the conversations and the countless people you inspired.
RIP Yayoi Kusama. 🦅🙏🏾🤲🏾