The Pumpkin That Conquered the Art World: Yayoi Kusama's Story

Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).
Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.

This is a vibrant exhibition poster for "Pumpkin Forever," featuring the iconic work of the globally celebrated contemporary Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. The poster is dominated by one of Kusama's signature motifs: a brilliant yellow pumpkin, meticulously covered in a radiating pattern of black polka dots. The pumpkin is set against a dense, contrasting "infinity net" of yellow dots on a black background. The image is a quintessential example of Kusama's unique and obsessive style, which merges elements of Pop Art, Minimalism, and psychedelic vision into an instantly recognizable whole.

Historical Tidbit

Yayoi Kusama's world-famous art is born from a deeply personal place. Since she was a child, she has experienced vivid hallucinations of a world covered in repeating patterns, like dots, that threatened to consume her. Art became her way of coping and taking control of these visions. The pumpkin motif is also rooted in her childhood; her family owned a seed nursery, and she found the form of the pumpkin to be "solid, unpretentious, and charming," offering her a sense of comfort. Since 1977, Kusama has voluntarily lived and worked from a psychiatric hospital in Tokyo, channeling her experiences into art that transforms her personal struggles into joyful, immersive experiences for millions.

Our sturdy wooden framed posters come ready to hang and are printed on heavyweight white matte paper with a smooth, luxurious finish—designed to stand the test of time: