Summaries

Artist Yayoi Kusama and experts discuss her life and work, from her modest beginnings in Japan to becoming an internationally renowned artist.

KUSAMA Princess of Polka Dots explores artist Yayoi Kusama's journey from a conservative upbringing in Japan to her brush with fame in America during the 1960s (where she rivaled Andy Warhol for press attention) and concludes with the international fame she has finally achieved within the art world. Now in her 80s, Kusama has spent the last 30 years living in a mental institution in Japan.—Heather Lenz

Details

Keywords
  • artist
  • art
  • japanese woman
  • japanese in america
  • independent artists
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 6, 2018
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Unrated
Countries of origin United States
Language English Japanese
Filming locations Japan
Production companies Goodmovies Entertainment Lenz Filmz From The Heart Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $360931
Opening weekend US & Canada $30998
Gross worldwide $753520

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 16m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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