Yayoi Kusama: I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
May 30 @ 6:00 pm– Jul 21 @ 8:00 pm
David Zwirner 19th Street
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
Tue–Sat 10 am–6 pm
Find oversized flowers, pumpkins and a whole lot of polka dots by legendary artist Yayoi Kusama, plus go inside a new rainbow-colored Infinity Mirrored Room. Lots of repetitions for kids who like to count. Presented across the gallery’s 519, 525, and 533 West 19th Street locations – one of her largest gallery presentations to date.
Entrance to the Infinity Room is first come, first entry with very long outdoor lines expected (1-4 hours) . Bring entertainment and go on weekday mornings if possible. No bathrooms at the gallery; closest one is at the High Line Hotel on Tenth Avenue. Daily line updates will be shared on David Zwirner’s instagram.
If you’re short on time, you can usually view the paintings and sculptures by Kusama without waiting, it’s still totally worth visiting without the infinity room.
🛍 Kusama books and merchandise available in the gift shop.
🍽 Lots of great eating options at nearby Chelsea Market.
📚 Bring the Kusama-illustrated Alice in Wonderland and MoMA bio From Here to Infinity to read in line.
Find more Kusama at the Grand Central Madison Terminal, Louis Vuitton X Yayoi Kusama Pop-up Store and MoMA, plus work by other inspiring artists at a Chelsea Gallery Crawl.
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