‘I fight pain and fear with art’: how Yayoi Kusama blazed a trail for neurodivergent artists
The Guardian
Yayoi Kusama used her vivid hallucinations and neurodivergent experiences as a vital coping mechanism, transforming personal pain and fear into the distinctive dot-filled artworks that defined her career. Her pioneering approach not only secured her status as a major figure in contemporary art but also helped pave the way for broader acceptance of neurodivergence within the creative industry.
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