The queen of polka holes

Yayoi Kusama is famous in the world of contemporary art. The global popularity of her work has grown exponentially since the turn of the new millennium: her exhibitions at major galleries and museums around the korld consistently draw hundreds of thousands of viewers. In 2017 Kusama created a private museum in a Tokyo suburb in order to showcase her own art, and fans have clamoured for admission. At nearly 90, she continues to work and shows no sign of letting up.