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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97 — She Painted Until Her Final Days
She died August 14 in Tokyo at 97. The world was told 13 days later — with no cause, no hospital name, and no catalog of the last works.
What we knew first
- Yayoi Kusama died August 14, 2026, at age 97 in a Tokyo hospital.
- Her death was made public August 26–27, about 13 days later, with sources differing on attribution and day.
- From 1977 she lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital in Tokyo and worked daily in a nearby studio.
Still open then
- No verified hospital name, cause of death, or explanation for the announcement delay.
- No verified catalog of final paintings, estate plan, or policy for unfinished works and archives.
We said we'd watch for
- Whether her studio or galleries clarify succession, unfinished works, and future exhibitions.
- Whether any medical or family details are released beyond the studio’s spare confirmation.
