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The Passing Winter

2005

Tate: Purchased with funds provided by the Asia Pacific Acquisitions Committee 2008

Artwork Light exhibition highlights On display

A mirrored cube positioned at eye level invites viewers to peer through circular holes on each of its sides. Kusama is interested in the behaviour of light when it bounces off a reflective surface, and what this does to our perception of space. Peering inside the cube, we see multiple reflections, giving the illusion of infinite space. The appearance of the sculpture’s interior varies in relation to external conditions, such as the light levels in the room and the surrounding objects and colours, including other viewers engaging with the work.

Yayoi Kusama – Obsessed with Polka Dots video via Tate's YouTube channel.

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Collection

Not in ACMI's collection

Previously on display

13 November 2022

ACMI: Gallery 4

Credits

artist

Yayoi Kusama

Production dates
2005

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

LN189704

Curatorial section

Light → Light Impressions

Measurements

1800 x 805 x 805 mm

Object Types

3D Object

Installation

Materials

Mirror and glass

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