Yayoi Kusama (1929-2026) (after) - Pumpkin Yellow Naoshima Limited version

Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Yellow - Naoshima Limited version

Special edition exclusive to Naoshima, presented in an exclusive box created especially for this version. It differs from the standard presentation of the Yellow Pumpkin sold in Japan.

This edition is inspired by the iconic yellow Pumpkin with black dots created by Yayoi Kusama for the island of Naoshima, Japan. First presented in 1994, this imposing sculpture was installed at the end of a pier, facing the Seto Inland Sea.

The “Limited” designation applies to this Naoshima version and its special packaging. This is not a numbered edition.

The object is made of polystone/polyresin and has a ceramic-like finish. Each piece is made and painted by hand; in particular, the black dots are applied individually. Making one piece takes approximately three days.

Sculptural object by Yayoi Kusama depicting her iconic yellow pumpkin with black dots, in the exclusive version associated with the Japanese island of Naoshima.

This piece recreates in miniature the famous yellow Pumpkin installed by the sea in Naoshima, a work that has become one of the most recognizable symbols of both the artist and the island dedicated to contemporary art.

Direct provenance, fully documented. The object was purchased directly from a museum shop in Japan. A complete provenance file accompanies the object, including order, payment, and shipping documents that precisely establish its acquisition history.
This documentation is an important element for the object’s traceability and for any potential future resale. The museum’s identity and all supporting documents are included in the provenance file provided to the buyer.

Original photos of the item for sale.
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Diameter: 7.5 cm / height: 9.5 cm
Box | 13 cm (width) × 10.5 cm (height) × 12.5 cm (depth)

Yayoi Kusama is a world-renowned avant-garde Japanese artist who is a painter, sculptor, performance artist, and novelist. From a very young age, she developed an obsessive fascination with dots, nets, and repetitive patterns, which have become the hallmarks of her artistic universe. She uses these hypnotic forms in paintings, sculptures, and installations, including her famous pumpkins, flowers, and immersive Infinity Rooms.

A leading figure in contemporary art, Kusama belongs to a generation of artists who profoundly reshaped visual culture, alongside Andy Warhol and Pop Art, Keith Haring and his instantly recognizable graphic language, and Ai Weiwei, whose work combines contemporary art and monumental installations. Her approach to color, repetition, and objects may also bring to mind Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, Niki de Saint Phalle, or Louise Bourgeois. Thanks to her unique and instantly identifiable aesthetic, Yayoi Kusama is now one of the most iconic Japanese and contemporary artists on the international scene.

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