Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin" Exhibit at Benesse Art Site Naoshima

Benesse Art Site Naoshima is pleased to announce that Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin," the outdoor sculpture displayed at Benesse House Museum that had been damaged by Typhoon Lupit last August, has been restored and will be exhibited at the same location as the original work on October 4th, 2022, following repeated discussions with all relevant parties.

Kusama's "Pumpkin" had been installed on an old pier jutting out into the sea, creating a scene unique to Naoshima that stands out against the blue sea and green trees in the background. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the artist, Yayoi Kusama, and everyone else who was involved in the production and exhibition of this work, as well as to all fans and local residents who have been looking forward to the exhibit work. Moving forward, we will also be adopting more robust disaster prevention precautions for the management and protection of artwork under our care.

For more information, Please refer to the press release.

Press Release【Yayoi Kusama's "Pumpkin" Exhibit at Benesse Art Site Naoshima】