Yayoi Kusama's final unpublished interview offers a concise window into the mindset of one of contemporary art's most influential figures. In the conversation, conducted for a traveling museum survey, Kusama describes a creative life shaped by constant imagination, discipline, and a deep belief that art and daily existence are inseparable.
Known worldwide for her Infinity Mirror Rooms, Kusama built an artistic language that moved from early Infinity Net paintings to immersive installations, performance, fashion collaborations, and later works. Her practice gained global momentum in the 2010s, when museum exhibitions and social media helped introduce her visual universe to a wider audience.
The interview also highlights the broader scope of her career. Curators and museums have continued to frame her work beyond the famous mirrored rooms, emphasizing her long-running exploration of repetition, identity, and the idea of "self-obliteration" -- a concept that connects the individual to nature, space, and others.
In her answers, Kusama speaks with clarity about creativity as a lifelong force. She says she lives for her art, sees every piece as a search for truth, and values work that carries dignity, vitality, and humanity. She also recalls drawing from childhood and gradually expanding into painting, sculpture, film, and literature.
The interview arrives alongside a major international museum tour of her work, with presentations in Basel, Cologne, and Amsterdam, while David Zwirner is preparing a solo exhibition of her final works in New York. Together, these projects underline how Kusama's vision continues to resonate across generations and institutions.
Her legacy points toward an art future where personal expression, immersive experience, and emotional connection remain central to cultural life.
