Yayoi Kusama Print Works: Repetition and Proliferation

Explore the brilliant and deeply personal world of Yayoi Kusama’s prints at this Kyoto exhibition.

What to expect

This exhibition will explore the appeal and trajectory of Yayoi Kusama’s print art through approximately 330 pieces, including prints from the Matsumoto City Museum of Art in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Yayoi Kusama’s hometown, which boasts one of the world’s largest collections of Kusama prints, as well as works from the artist’s own collection.

As one of the foremost women artists of the contemporary art world, Kusama’s work explores themes of repetition, multiplication, and the connection between art and inner experience. From her early prints reflecting her battle with mental health to her later, more expansive works like the iconic Pumpkin series, the exhibition illustrates Kusama’s ability to turn personal struggles into mesmerizing patterns and symbols with echoes of Indigenous art traditions.

Schedule

The exhibition will run from April 25 to September 7, 2025, with two distinct periods featuring completely different sets of works. The first period will be from April 25 to June 29, and the second period will take place from July 1 to September 7.

The exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry at 5:30 p.m. Note that while the museum is closed on Mondays, it will remain open on certain public holidays, including April 28, May 5, July 21, and August 11.

Tickets

The general admission fee is ¥2,200.

For high school and university students, tickets cost ¥1,400.

For junior high school and elementary students, tickets cost ¥600.