Controversial Christmas Tree Installation by Paul McCarthy in Paris

Yayoi Kusama is one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. Born in Japan in 1929, she transformed the hallucinations she experienced from a young age into a unique artistic language. Her signature polka dots symbolize repetition, obsession, infinity, and self-obliteration. Working across painting, sculpture, performance, and installation, Kusama is best known for her Infinity Mirror Rooms, immersive spaces that confront viewers with the feeling of endlessness. Her work boldly explo