Since then Kusama has made more than 20 unique rooms. Building on the repetition found in her paintings and sculptures, this artwork used mirrors to create an illusion of infinite space. In 1965 Kusama produced her first Infinity Mirror Room. In the mid-1960s, she lived in New York where she became an important avant-garde artist by staging groundbreaking and influential happenings, events, and exhibitions. She presented her first solo show in Japan in 1952. Her highly influential career spans paintings, performances, room-size presentations, outdoor sculptural installations, literary works, films, fashion, design, and interventions within existing architectural structures, which allude at once to microscopic and macroscopic universes.īorn in 1929 in Matsumoto, Japan, Kusama’s work has been featured widely in both solo and group exhibitions.

Yayoi Kusama's work has transcended two of the most important art movements of the second half of the twentieth century: pop art and minimalism. Have a question about how to see INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – LET'S SURVIVE FOREVER? Check here for answers to frequently asked questions. The artwork is wheelchair accessible, but strollers, purses, coats and backpacks are not permitted inside. Up to four visitors are permitted inside the artwork at a time and you may be asked to join other visitors. An attendant will be stationed outside the artwork. The artwork is located on Level 2 in Signy Eaton North Gallery and access is via Galleria Italia. Once confirmed, visitors will receive a reminder text and email 5 minutes before their timeslot. Visitors will be asked to provide an email address, cell phone number and name in order to confirm their reservation. For the best chance to view the artwork, be sure to arrive early. Reservations are for same-day visits only and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Entrance to The AGO’s newly acquired INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM - LET'S SURVIVE FOREVER is included with admission, but a timed reservation is needed.Īfter entering the AGO, all visitors, including AGO Members, wishing to see the artwork must reserve a timeslot in person at the Kusama Kiosk on Level 1.

Infinity by Ellen Louise Curtis