Art & Photography / NewsArt & Photography / NewsYayoi Kusama’s artworks have hit the Vegas StripBut they might not be all about the glitz and glamourShareLink copied ✔️November 18, 2018November 18, 2018TextThom Waite Las Vegas seems like a weirdly perfect place for one of 89 year old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s works. Her wildly popular infinity rooms often place the viewer in the center of a seemingly-endless field of golden or jewel-like shimmering lights, which reflect off the mirrored interior like the contents of a treasure chest (or one of Vegas’ ostentatious casinos). But Kusama’s sometimes darker messages behind her work are also appropriate for the so-called city of sin. The exhibition that opened this weekend (November 17) in the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art – which sits among the MGM-owned Bellagio resort and casino on The Strip – will feature two of Kusama’s works. The first, Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity (2009) is one of the aforementioned infinity rooms, comprised of a closed mirrored space with golden lights. Yayoi Kusama, Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity (2009)courtesy of Yayoi Kusama The second work in the exhibition, Narcissus Garden (1966-present), is an arrangement of mirrored globes Kusama debuted without permission at the 1966 Venice Biennale. Originally there were 1500 of these reflective orbs, but in Las Vegas they will be halved to 750 for space reasons. “Over the years we’ve found multiple opportunities to showcase the intricacies of Japanese culture through unique exhibitions to our guests, who visit us from around the world,” said Tarissa Tiberti, executive director of MGM Resorts Art & Culture, in a statement. “This is an incredible moment to highlight two groundbreaking installations by acclaimed artist Yayoi Kusama and continue the storytelling nature that art plays in connecting cultures.” Kusama’s Narcissus Garden at the Glass House in Connecticut (2016)via David ZwirnerEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECova da Moura: Vibrant portraits from the hip-hop capital of LisbonThese dreamy portraits rebel against stereotypes of Asian youth culture Dsquared2Dsquared2 turns up the Heated Rivalry at Milan Fashion WeekLenovo & IntelWatch: How three artists make space for AI, creativity and worldbuildingDazed Club callout! Apply to bring your exhibition project to lifeUS fascism is killing artSee Nan Goldin’s The Ballad of Sexual Dependency in LondonIn pictures: The nostalgia-fuelled traditions of Ukraine’s lost townsThese photos explore the uncanny world of love dolls Arresting portraits of Naples’ third-gender population 10 major photography shows you can’t miss in 2026This exhibition uncovers the queer history of Islamic artEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy