Yayoi Kusama, July 12–September 30, 2012 at the Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art is holding an exhibition of the work of Yayoi Kusama from July 12-September 30. 

"Well known for her use of dense patterns of polka dots and nets, as well as her intense, large-scale environments, Yayoi Kusama works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, film, performance, and immersive installation. Born in Japan in 1929, Kusama came to the United States in 1957 and quickly found herself at the epicenter of the New York avant-garde. After achieving fame through groundbreaking exhibitions and art “happenings,” she returned to her native country in 1973 and is now one of Japan’s most prominent contemporary artists. This retrospective features works spanning Kusama’s career."-text taken from the Exhibition website

In addition to the exhibition the Museum will be holding two events one of which is-

Obsess, Create, and Repeat: Obsession and the Creative Process 
Thursday, September 13, 2012  7 PM

This roundtable conversation will explore the myths surrounding artistic production and the unique characteristics of extremely creative artists. The panel will discuss the role of obsession, activity, and repetition in contemporary art practice, as illustrated by Yayoi Kusama’s life and work. Participants include artist Janine Antoni, critic and scholar Lyle Rexer, and psychoanalyst Robert Langan.

Further example's of Yayoi Kusama's work can be found on her website: http://www.yayoi-kusama.jp/e/information/index.html

A direct link to the Whitney's website can be found here.