The wait is finally over! We had the pleasure to attend opening day of the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the SFMOMA, and we love to share our experiences with our E7S family.

This is Kusama’s first solo presentation in Northern California and we are still boasting with excitement from having an opportunity to explore the work of this world renowned artist.

The installation of two Infinity Mirror Rooms are magical and allowed us to be fully immersed in Kusama’s world: “Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love” and “Love Is Calling”

We appreciate her usage of light and color within these immersive spaces. In one room, you will hear Kusama’s voice reciting a poem about love, it feels as if you’re having an in person conversation with the artist.

There’s also a massive bronze sculpture, “Aspiring to Pumpkin’s Love, the Love in My Heart” that takes up an entire room in the museum. Kusama’s iconic patterns shimmered with the yellow and black urethane coating basing the entire sculpture.

For Kusama, polka dots represent self-obliteration. Not in a destructively but the idea of merging the individual with the larger universe; a symbol which embodies peace and joy.

This exhibit is a must see and we hope you’re able to take a field trip to the SFMOMA to enjoy this wonderful experience! Tickets are currently sold out until the end of this month. November tickets will be released sometime this or next week.

While at the Museum, we spent time in multiple exhibits. Some favorites were the beautiful works of Hung Liu and a few striking photography group shows.

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