Abstract
The article discusses the meaning of the art installation "Narcissus Garden" by Yayoi Kusama, which has appeared in a variety of locations around the world. Topics include a discussion of Japanese mythological stories; religious scriptures, including works of Zen buddhism, Shinto and Shingon esoteric Buddhism; and classical Japanese poetry.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 5-15 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | n.paradoxa: the only international feminist art journal |
| Volume | 33 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Installation art
- Japanese mythology
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] Early Spring Rain
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] Infinity Mirror Room
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] Infinity Mirrored Room Love Forever
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] Kusama's Peep Show or Endless Love Show
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] Narcissus Garden
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] Narcissus Sea
- Kusama, Yayoi, 1929-. [illustration] The Passing Winter
- Religious literature
- Shingon (Sect)
- Shinto