The History of the Polka Dot, from Minnie Mouse to Yayoi Kusama
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Dots, it seems, are divisive. How has one simple pattern been claimed by so many cultures and subcultures, from rockabilly fans to AIDS activists?
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The Polka Dot Princess: Yayoi Kusama
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SPHERE Curates: Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama, Fashion
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Art Sensation Yayoi Kusama Wraps Visitors in Polka Dots, Pumpkins
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How Yayoi Kusama, Obsessed with Polka Dots, Became One of the Most
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The History of the Polka Dot, from Minnie Mouse to Yayoi Kusama
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