149: Infinity and beyond: Yayoi Kusama’s next evolution

<div>You may know Yayoi Kusama for her polka-dotted pumpkins or Insta-ready exhibitions, but this artist from Matsumoto has a long history of radical forms of expression. This week, culture critic <strong>Thu-Huong Ha</strong> joins the podcast to explore Kusama’s past and the latest stage in her evolution. <br> Hosted by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-jason_jenkins/">Jason Jenkins</a> and produced by <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/david-cortez/">Dave Cortez</a>.<br> <br> <strong>On this episode:</strong> <br> Thu-Huong Ha: <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-thu-huong-ha/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/thu">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/whatthusee/">Instagram</a><br> <br> <strong>Read more:</strong> </div> <ul><li> <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/int-thu-huong-ha/">Is this Yayoi Kusama's final evolution?</a> (Thu-Huong Ha, The Japan Times)</li></ul> <div> <strong>Get in touch:</strong> Send us feedback at <a href="mailto:deepdive@japantimes.co.jp">deepdive@japantimes.co.jp</a>. Support the show by rating, reviewing and sharing the episode with a friend if you’ve enjoyed it. For a transcript of the show, visit <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/">japantimes.co.jp</a>, and don’t forget to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive?lang=en">Twitter</a>!  <br> <br> <strong>Photo: </strong><em>People watch as a lifelike robot of Yayoi Kusama paints polka dots on the window of the luxury retailer Louis Vuitton store in Paris.</em> <em>| REUTERS</em><br> <br> </div>