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149: Infinity and beyond: Yayoi Kusama’s next evolution
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You may know Yayoi Kusama for her polka-dotted pumpkins or Insta-ready exhibitions, but this artist from Matsumoto has a long history of radical forms of expression. This week, culture critic Thu-Huong Ha joins the podcast to explore Kusama’s past and the latest stage in her evolution.
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Thu-Huong Ha: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
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Hosted by Jason Jenkins and produced by Dave Cortez.
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Thu-Huong Ha: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
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- Is this Yayoi Kusama's final evolution? (Thu-Huong Ha, The Japan Times)
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Photo: People watch as a lifelike robot of Yayoi Kusama paints polka dots on the window of the luxury retailer Louis Vuitton store in Paris. | REUTERS
Photo: People watch as a lifelike robot of Yayoi Kusama paints polka dots on the window of the luxury retailer Louis Vuitton store in Paris. | REUTERS
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