Yayoi Kusama has made history with her record-breaking auction sale of Infinity Nets in 2022, fetching over £8 million. This achievement marks a significant milestone for female artists, as Kusama's work now holds the highest price for a living female artist. Her success not only reflects her growing recognition in the art world but also the increasing appreciation of women’s contributions to the historically male-dominated art market.

Kusama's career has been marked by bold moments, such as her participation in the Venice Biennale in 1966, where she staged the provocative Narcissus Garden installation. Despite not being invited, Kusama gained international attention by displaying 1,500 reflective spheres and selling them to viewers. She returned to the Biennale in 1993 with her Pumpkin Mirror Room, marking a significant moment in her public life after overcoming a mental breakdown.

Known for her distinctive use of dots, infinity nets, and pumpkins, Kusama’s work has roots in both traditional Japanese art and the avant-garde New York scene. Her childhood experiences, including vivid hallucinations, deeply influenced her art, leading her to create pieces that express her personal struggles. Kusama, who has voluntarily lived in a psychiatric institution since 1977, continues to be one of the most successful and influential living female artists today.