Yayoi Kusama Museum — Tokyo

If I’m being honest, I haven't been Yayoi Kusama’s biggest fan - however our group visit to the museum dedicated to the artist in Shinjuku completely won me over. Although I was unable to capture photos in most parts of the museum, I can vividly recall the beauty in the artist’s early works produced in the late 60s.

The human form and taboos were explored heavily by the artist in that period, positioning people in orgy-like clumps and capturing the differences in body types.

Having learned about Kusama’s deep spiritual connection to their art practice, I was able to experience the works with a newfound admiration. The artist discusses polka dots as a symbol of a soul, utilising it to portray the many souls just like us on this earth - as if stars in the sky the artist spreads these dots over installations, sculptures, canvas’ and more.