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Photography by Edward C. Robison III.

Flowers that Bloom Now

In this natural setting, the bright colors in FLOWERS THAT BLOOM NOW stand out. Polka dots are a hallmark of Yayoi Kusama’s work, and the unnatural colors and materials of the floral form transport us into the fantasy world of the artist’s mind. Kusama alludes to both microscopic and macroscopic universes which she has explored throughout her long career in paintings, performances, room-sized installations, sculptures, literary works, films, fashion, design, and architectural interventions

ArtistYayoi Kusama(b. 1929)

Japanese, born 1929

Date2017
MediumStainless steel and urethane paint
Dimensions41 x 103 x 39 3/8 in. (104.1 x 261.6 x 100 cm)
Signed[signed and dated]
Credit LineCrystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas, 2018.5
ClassificationSculpture
Provenance(David Zwirner, New York, NY); purchased by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR, 2018
On ViewYes
Flowers that Bloom Now41 × 103 in.Standard/Movie Poster40 × 27 in.

This artwork's face covers about 3.9× the area of a standard movie poster.Drawn to the same scale.

Flowers that Bloom Now by Yayoi Kusama | Crystal Bridges