08/27/2026
The Glass House expresses its deep gratitude and sorrow upon learning of the death of Yayoi Kusama. Ten years ago, in 2016, Kusama’s graciously agreed to mount Narcissus Garden, a major exhibition that culminated in a special three-week site specific installation, Dots Obsession – Alive, Seeking for Eternal Hope, that powerfully expressed the links between history, preservation, contemporary art and culture. Kusama generously lent her magic to the site, merging her creative vision with Johnson’s, transforming the Glass House into an infinity room. The world took notice, and so did the international press and legacy media elevating the Glass House to stratospheric heights: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, AP, Fast Company, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, W, Cultured, wallpaper*, Robb Report, artnews, White Hot, Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, domus, Metropolis among many others. Related programs including Glass with the late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto and artist Carsten Nicolai, who performs as alva noto were pressed ito a record and reported in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Resident Advisor; and the film workshop of the documentary Kusama: Infinity with Executive Producers Alice Koh and David Koh would go on to premiere at Sundance Film Festival.
Let us all remember and celebrate Kusama with the poem she wrote for the occasion:
“Dots Obsession - Alive, Seeking for Eternal Hope,” by Yayoi Kusama (2016)
The dotted glass house brings eternal love and hope.
Before the Glass House, those who see it promise their eternal prayers for peace and love.
Glass House, our everything.
With feelings of life and death, the house that I love encourages life.
Glass House forever.
Images:
1. 2. 5. Dots Obsession-Alive Seeking for Eternal Hope at the Glass House.
3. 4. Narcissus Garden in the pond.
Matthew Placek yayoikusama David Zwirner – Art Gallery Irene Mei Zhi Shum Wimmer Lane Coder JR
