The series of polka dot paintings is expected to fetch tens of millions of HKD.

"'Self-Portrait' in polka dot style by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is estimated to fetch HK$23-40 million (VND 72-126 billion) at Christie's auction."

The painting Self-Portrait (BOTEFO) was offered for sale by Christie's at the 20th/21st Century Evening Sale on September 26th.

Kusama draws The portrait features the subject with a red bob haircut, completed in 2014. According to the auction house, the artist skillfully used polka dots, creating a striking visual impression. The composition of the painting evokes the solemnity of a Western bust.

Yayoi Kusama Born in 1929, he was a famous Japanese artist known for his polka dot style. Lifestyle Asia She revealed that she was born into a well-off family but had an unhappy childhood, being forbidden by her mother from pursuing a career in painting. The artist was also forced by her mother to witness her father's infidelity. These childhood traumas caused her to experience hallucinations from the age of 10. As an adult, she used her condition as inspiration for her creativity, producing many successful polka dot paintings. million USD.

The painting "The Bird" is expected to fetch between nine and fifteen million HKD (28-47 billion VND) at the 21st Century Evening Sale auction on September 27th.

Created in 1987, the artist uses predominantly bright colors to depict a bird perched on a tree branch. "Yayoi Kusama is in harmony with nature," commented Betsy Johnson, curator at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

Also at the auction on September 27th, the artwork "Infinity Dot" (OPQRT) is expected to fetch between 15 million HKD (28-47 billion VND).

According to According to Artnews , Yayoi Kusama is one of Japan's most important living artists, with a significant influence on contemporary art internationally. In 2006, she received the State Lifetime Achievement Award.

At 90 years old, Yayoi Kusama is still actively creating art. She was the best-selling artist of 2023 after Christie's successfully sold her work. A Flower in Hong Kong, according to the newspaper. Japan Times.

The artwork "Pumpkin," created by the "Queen of Polka Dots" in 2006, is expected to fetch HK$15-20 million (VND 47-63 billion).

Pumpkins are a popular subject for Kusma because they are associated with her childhood. Christie's quoted her as saying: "I am fascinated by their charming and attractive shape." The artist said she is passionate about this fruit because it resembles a human and she loves the warm feeling it gives her.

Last April, the picture A Pumpkin (BAGN8) A painting on the same subject by the same artist sold for seven million USD, auctioned by Sotheby's Hong Kong.

The painting Infinity Network (SHSOWX) is estimated to be worth HK$5.5-8.5 million (VND 17-18 billion).

In her youth, Kusama was not highly regarded by the art world in her home country. She came to the United States in 1958 and lived there for over 10 years. During this time, she completed many paintings, including a series of paintings. Infinity Stars famous.

The artist created the work "Labyrinth in the Human World" in 1988. Christie's estimated the painting's value at between 1 and 1.5 million HKD (3.1-4.7 billion VND).

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