The death of Yayoi Kusamaon August 14, 2026, at the age of 97, closes one of the most singular chapters incontemporary art. It also compels the world of luxury to reconsider an artist whose imagination has profoundly permeated popular culture.
For Louis Vuitton, this loss has a particular resonance. The House collaborated with theJapanese artist twice, in 2012 and then in 2023, making their dialogue one of the most recognizable encounters between art and fashion in the 21st century. Multicolored polka dots, pumpkins, squashes,
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