Hong Kong’s cultural community is in mourning following the death of legendary Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama at the age of 97.

Tributes poured in across the city on Thursday, with West Kowloon Cultural District Authority chairman Bernard Chan and prominent creative figures celebrating her monumental impact on contemporary art.

Globally renowned for her signature polka dots and immersive infinity rooms, Kusama leaves behind a transformative visual legacy that will continue to shape the artistic landscape for generations.