Written by Aarohi Narain
Explore the brilliant and deeply personal world of Yayoi Kusama’s prints at this exhibition.
What to expect
This traveling exhibition explores the 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 September 27 to November 16, 2025.
The exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets
Purchase tickets in advance online.
The general admission fee is ¥1,800 (¥1,600 if purchased in advance).
For high school and university students, tickets cost ¥1,300 (¥1,100 advance).
For junior high school and elementary students, tickets cost ¥600 (¥400 advance).
How to get there
From Nagoya Station, hop on the Higashiyama Line to Sakae Station, then walk about 14 minutes to the venue, Matsuzakaya Art Gallery.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
