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YAYOI KUSAMA PRINT WORKS: REPETITION & PROLIFERATION
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Dedicated to Yayoi Kusama’s prints, patterns, and signature polka-dot motifs, offering an intimate look into her artistic process.
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Features limited edition prints, early works, and contemporary pieces, showcasing Kusama’s theme of repetition and proliferation.
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Bold colors, repetitive patterns, and immersive displays create excellent opportunities for striking photography.
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Certain installations invite visitors to experience the artwork from multiple perspectives, enhancing engagement and contemplation.
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About YAYOI KUSAMA PRINT WORKS: REPETITION & PROLIFERATION
Step into the mesmerizing world of Japan's most celebrated contemporary artist at the Yayoi Kusama Print Works exhibition in Nagoya. This immersive showcase explores her iconic polka-dot motifs and themes of repetition, featuring rare limited-edition prints and early works. It is a must-visit for art lovers and anyone looking to experience Kusama's vibrant, mind-bending visual universe.
Local Legends & Stories
Yayoi Kusama's obsession with dots and nets stems from childhood hallucinations, a deeply personal narrative that resonates strongly in her home country of Japan. Exhibiting her work in Nagoya, a major cultural hub, bridges the gap between her avant-garde Tokyo roots and her profound impact on global contemporary art.
Must Do Experiences
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Trace the evolution of Kusama's iconic polka-dot and infinity net motifs through her rare early and contemporary print works.
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Capture stunning, Instagram-worthy photos against the bold colors and immersive repetitive pattern installations.
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Explore the limited-edition pieces that offer an intimate glimpse into her meticulous artistic process and philosophy of proliferation.
Hidden Gems
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Look closely at the early print works to spot the subtle, hand-drawn imperfections that reveal Kusama's intense, personal artistic process before she achieved global fame.
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Visit the Matsuzakaya Museum's south-facing windows on the 7th floor for a beautiful, contrasting view of Nagoya's urban skyline alongside the vibrant art.
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Check the museum gift shop for exclusive, exhibition-only Kusama merchandise and limited-run art books not available in standard retail stores.
What Makes it Special
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Unlike her massive global installations, this exhibition offers a rare, intimate focus specifically on her two-dimensional print works and paper mediums.
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The curation brilliantly highlights the theme of repetition and proliferation, allowing visitors to understand the psychological depth behind her famous patterns.
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Conveniently located in the heart of Nagoya's Sakae shopping district, making it incredibly easy to combine with a day of urban exploration and dining.
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Perfect Timing
When to visit for the best experience
The best time to visit is on a weekday morning right at the 10:00 AM opening to avoid the weekend crowds and school groups. Since the exhibition is entirely indoors, it is a perfect year-round activity, offering a cool retreat during Nagoya's humid summers and a warm escape in the winter.
Photography Guide
Capture the perfect shots
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Focus on capturing the intricate details and textures of the early print works using natural light from the gallery windows where permitted.
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Use the bold, repetitive pattern installations as vibrant backdrops for portraits, ensuring your clothing contrasts with the dominant colors of the art.
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Always check for specific no-photography signs near fragile or loaned pieces, and ensure your flash is turned off to protect the artworks.
Cultural Etiquette
Respect local customs and traditions
Japanese museum etiquette requires maintaining a quiet volume and refraining from touching any of the artworks or display cases. Mobile phones should be set to silent mode, and eating or drinking is strictly prohibited inside the gallery spaces to preserve the pristine environment.
Special Events & Experiences
Enhanced experiences and seasonal highlights
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Look out for special weekend gallery talks or curator-led tours that occasionally coincide with the exhibition's run to provide deeper insights into Kusama's printmaking techniques.
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The exhibition period often overlaps with Nagoya's vibrant autumn or spring festivals, allowing you to pair your art visit with local cultural celebrations in the nearby Sakae district.
Important Guidelines & Safety
Essential safety information and guidelines
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Keep a safe distance from the framed prints and installations to avoid accidental damage and respect the personal space of other visitors.
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Watch your step in dimly lit immersive rooms where bold patterns might create optical illusions or affect your depth perception.
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Stay hydrated and take breaks in the museum's seating areas if the intense visual stimulation becomes overwhelming.
Visitor Information
Entry Fee
Ticket pricing includes standard adult and discounted student rates, while preschool children aged 0 to 5 enter for free when accompanied by a guardian. Booking your e-ticket online in advance guarantees your entry and saves you from waiting in long ticketing queues at the venue.
Visit Duration
Allocate about 60 to 90 minutes to fully appreciate the intricate details of the print works and take photos at the immersive installations. If you are short on time, prioritize the contemporary polka-dot rooms and the limited-edition showcase for the most iconic Kusama experience.
Accessibility
The Matsuzakaya Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevators providing direct access to the 7th-floor exhibition space. Accessible restrooms are available on the premises, and staff are on hand to assist visitors with special needs.
Highlights
YAYOI KUSAMA PRINT WORKS: REPETITION & PROLIFERA...
- Dedicated to Yayoi Kusama’s prints, patterns, and signature polka-dot motifs, offering an intimate look into her artistic process.
- Features limited edition prints, early works, and contemporary pieces, showcasing Kusama’s theme of repetition and proliferation.
- Bold colors, repetitive patterns, and immersive displays create excellent opportunities for striking photography.
- Certain installations invite visitors to experience the artwork from multiple perspectives, enhancing engagement and contemplation.
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Opening Hours
Open from 09/27-11/16, 10:00am-6:00pm
What's Included
- YAYOI KUSAMA PRINT WORKS: REPETITION & PROLIFERATION TicketStudent
- Preschool children (0–5 years old) are free of charge but must be accompanied by a guardian.
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※Visitors presenting a disability handbook (physical disability handbook, mental disability health and welfare handbook, rehabilitation handbook), child chronic disease handbook, atomic bomb survivor health handbook, specific disease medical service recipient handbook, specific medical expense (designated intractable disease) recipient handbook, or "Mirairo ID" electronic disability handbook, plus one accompanying person, are eligible for free admission.
※For details on various Matsuzakaya discounts, please check the Matsuzakaya Art Museum homepage. ※Admission tickets purchased at ticket offices (advance tickets, same-day tickets) are not eligible for the Matsuzakaya contracted parking service.
· Exhibitions may be suspended or opening hours/dates may be changed depending on various circumstances.
To control crowding in the exhibition hall and surrounding areas, visitor numbers may be limited.
Please turn off your phone and alarm clock inside the venue.
· Eating, drinking (including chewing gum and candies), smoking, photocopying, using writing tools other than pencils, and bringing umbrellas, animals, or plants are prohibited inside the venue.
Do not touch the exhibits.
No re-entry allowed.
Photography of exhibits is prohibited inside the museum.
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Items sold at the point of sale are not eligible for Daimaru Matsuzakaya Card points or Daimaru Matsuzakaya Gold Card discounts. Location of use Matsuzakaya Art Museum, 3-1-16 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture (7th floor, South Building, Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store) Time of use 10:00~18:00(Last entry at 5:30 PM)
Location
1-16-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Matsuzakaya Museum of Art
Frequently Asked Questions
About YAYOI KUSAMA PRINT WORKS: REPETITION & PROLIFERATION
The exhibition will showcase the charm and wonder of Yayoi Kusama's printmaking, spanning her early works featuring ornate motifs like pumpkins, dresses, and hats, to her more recent series of Mount Fuji woodblock prints and her iconic "Love Forever" series. Approximately 160 prints will be on display, including works from the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, home to the artist's extensive print collection, as well as from the artist's own collection.
Watch your step in dimly lit immersive rooms where bold patterns might create optical illusions or affect your depth perception.
Stay hydrated and take breaks in the museum's seating areas if the intense visual stimulation becomes overwhelming.
Use the bold, repetitive pattern installations as vibrant backdrops for portraits, ensuring your clothing contrasts with the dominant colors of the art.
Always check for specific no-photography signs near fragile or loaned pieces, and ensure your flash is turned off to protect the artworks.
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