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Yayoi Kusama 1929–2026

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yayoi kusama photo courtesy david zwirner galleryYayoi Kusama creating paintings for her My Eternal Soul series in her studio, 2014 (© YAYOI KUSAMA This Image Courtesy of David Zwirner Gallery, all other Photos By Gail)

August 26, 2026 – David Zwirner is saddened to announce the passing of Yayoi Kusama. The artist passed away from multiple organ failure at a hospital in Tokyo on August 14, 2026, at the age of 97.

Kusama devoted her life to an international career as an avant-garde artist, working primarily in the visual arts while also extending her practice to performance, novels, poetry, and other forms of expression. She continued to paint until shortly before her passing, never setting aside her brush, and remained steadfast in her lifelong belief that love can save the world.

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Infinity Rooms Installation Red Mirror Room 2017
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Joel Shapiro, Ark

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Before his passing in 2025, Joel Shapiro spent decades redefining what abstract sculpture could be. His monumental work Ark stands as a powerful example of that vision. At first glance, the sculpture appears to have been frozen in the middle of an explosion. Bold planes of red, blue, and yellow thrust outward at unexpected angles, balancing in a way that seems to defy gravity. Installed directly on the floor rather than elevated on a pedestal, the work encourages viewers to circle it and experience its constantly shifting presence. Depending on where you stand, it can suggest a vessel in motion, a collapsing structure, a child’s stack of oversized blocks, or even a figure striding through space.
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Remembering David Hockney (1937–2026)

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David Hockney Self Portraits (All Photos By Gail)

The art world lost one of its brightest voices this week with the passing of British artist David Hockney, who died peacefully at home on June 11, 2026  at the age of 88.

Over a career spanning more than seven decades, Hockney transformed the everyday into something extraordinary. From his iconic California swimming pools and intimate portraits to his vibrant Yorkshire landscapes and groundbreaking iPad drawings, his work celebrated the joy of looking closely at the world around us.

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Artist and Model
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Emile Louise Gossiaux, Kong Play

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Emile Louise Gossiaux (b, 1989) often explores the interdependence of humans and animals in their work and regards their late guide dog, London, as an equal collaborator. Continue reading Emile Louise Gossiaux, Kong Play →

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Farewell Sir Brian Clarke: Master of Light and Line

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Brian Clarke in the ’80s, Lower Left (All Photos By Gail)

The art world mourns the loss of Sir Brian Clarke, the visionary British stained-glass artist and painter, who passed away from cancer on July 1, 2025 — just one day shy of his 72nd birthday. Born in Oldham, Lancashire, Clarke transformed stained glass from ecclesiastical embellishment into a breathtaking architectural medium.

Clarke’s artistic journey began as a scholarship student at age 13. Over the decades, he pioneered works that blurred art and space —from majestic church windows to public installations and freestanding glass screens.
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