Infinite Conversations: A Salon Discussion on the Life & Work of Yayoi Kusama
October 25, 2026 · 3:30 PM
New York
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A relaxed salon-style discussion exploring Yayoi Kusama’s life, artistic work and cultural influence through shared questions about infinity, repetition and personal biography; advance purchase is required.
Discuss Yayoi Kusama’s life, art and influence in a relaxed Sunday salon; advance purchase is required.
What makes an artist unforgettable? Is it the work itself, the story behind it—or the way it changes how we see ourselves and the world around us? **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/Infiniteconversations)** Join us for an intimate Sunday afternoon salon inspired by the extraordinary life, art, and enduring influence of Yayoi Kusama—one of the most recognizable, unconventional, and fascinating artists of our time. Best known for her hypnotic polka dots, mirrored infinity rooms, immersive installations, and instantly recognizable visual universe, Kusama has spent more than seven decades exploring ideas of infinity, repetition, identity, obsession, connection, and self-obliteration. But behind the Instagram-famous installations lies a remarkable story: a Japanese woman who arrived in New York in the late 1950s, immersed herself in the male-dominated avant-garde art world, staged radical happenings and performances, and developed ideas that would eventually make her one of the most celebrated living artists in the world. During this relaxed, salon-style gathering, we’ll go beyond the dots to explore Kusama the artist, the woman, and the cultural phenomenon. **Together, we’ll consider questions like:** * Why are we so drawn to repetition, infinity, and immersive art? * Can an artwork be both deeply meaningful and wildly Instagrammable? * How much should an artist’s personal story influence the way we experience their work?