The iconic Yayoi Kusama yellow pumpkin in Rare XL size Edition - Fukuoka of 19cm X 19cm X H= 17cm After Yayoi Kusama has consolidated a name for herself for her genius and innovation. As one of the most highly sought after artists of her generation1, this Japanese artist has been long known for attracting massive masses to her incredible exhibitions. The demand for tickets to her various global shows and exhibitions is so great that fans are often forced to book their tickets months in advance. Not only is the 90-year-old artist a hit with the crowds, but she also enjoys great success in the red-hot art market, which is a fact that has been enhanced even further due to her famous international retrospectives. Yayoi Kusama was born on March 22, 1929, in Matsumoto City, Japan. She was born into a family of affluent merchants that operated a seed and plant nursery farm. Although she grew up in an area characterized by immense natural beauty when World War II had torn up everything, her family life was deeply troubled. As a kid, her mother was physically abusive and often rebuked her for painting while her father was a known philanderer. #roomsbyliza