Yayoi Kusama: Every Day I Pray for Love by Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama's latest book, Every Day I Pray for Love, grants access to her most intimate thoughts and feelings through poetic reflections. It delves into her artistic process and highlights the crucial role of language in her sculptures, paintings, and daily life. Featuring a comprehensive overview of her poetry, which she creates in tandem with her other works, this book showcases the significance of words to the artist. It particularly shines a light on the evocative and lyrical titles of her paintings, such as "I Would Like to Show You the Infinite Splendor of Stardust in the Universe" and "Figure of the Midnight Darkness of the Universe That I Dedicated All My Heart." These visionary titles not only enhance Kusama's captivating artworks but also stand on their own as profound aphorisms and statements of cosmic spirituality. The included poetry also touches on the artist's personal struggles and her unique perspective on humanity.