Ausstellung Kusama Yayoi im Museum Ludwig in Köln

"To mark its fiftieth anniversary, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne is dedicating a major exhibition to the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama in 2026.

Kusama (*1929, Matsumoto) is one of the most renowned artists of our time. Her iconic polka dots, pumpkin sculptures, and Infinity Mirror Rooms have become a kind of trademark, appearing millions of times over on social media. The exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Kusama’s entire oeuvre, from her first drawing, dating back to ca.1934, to a newly commissioned installation. More than three hundred works will be featured, spanning a wide range of media that includes painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, fashion, performance, and literature.

This comprehensive show will extend beyond the Museum Ludwig’s temporary exhibition spaces and into other areas of the building, including one of its rooftop terraces. An immersive installation developed especially for the show, featuring an integrated Infinity Mirror Room, will fill the museum’s largest hall. Additionally, a number of early iconic works, such as Kusama’s first installation, Aggregation: One Thousand Boats Show from 1963, will be on display.

Yayoi Kusama is being presented by the Museum Ludwig in collaboration with the Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel (October 12, 2025 – January 25, 2026) and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam (September 12 2026 – January 17, 2027)."

Datum: 14. März bis 2. August 2026

Ort: Museum Ludwig in Köln

Link: https://www.museum-ludwig.de/en/home/exhibitions/yayoi-kusama