Yayoi Kusama - Pumpkin (1982) I Limited Edition

Pumpkin (1982)

Artist: Yayoi Kusama
Title: Pumpkin
Year: 1982
Medium: Lithograph and collage on paper
Dimensions: 57.7 × 47.7 cm
Signature: Signed, titled and dated by the artist
Edition: Limited edition of 75
Printer: Shimo-oka Yoshiaki
Publisher: BOX Gallery, Nagoya
Type of work: Limited edition lithograph with collage
Framing: Framed

Description

Pumpkin (1982) is an early and highly sought-after work by Yayoi Kusama, created during a formative period in which the pumpkin became one of her most iconic and enduring motifs. Long associated with comfort, repetition, and obsession, the pumpkin represents both psychological refuge and formal experimentation within Kusama’s practice.

This work combines lithography and collage, resulting in a richly textured composition where Kusama’s signature dot patterns interact with bold graphic forms. The vivid contrast between color fields and repetitive markings exemplifies her exploration of infinity, control, and accumulation — central themes that define her artistic legacy.

Printed by Shimo-oka Yoshiaki and published by BOX Gallery in Nagoya, this edition is documented in Yayoi Kusama Prints 1979–2017 (Abe Publishing, 2018), confirming its importance within her graphic oeuvre. As an early pumpkin work, it holds particular historical and market significance, appealing to both seasoned collectors and institutions.

A rare opportunity to acquire a museum-referenced Kusama print from the early development of one of contemporary art’s most recognizable visual languages.

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FAQ — Pumpkin (1982)

Is this an original Yayoi Kusama artwork?
Yes. This is an original lithograph and collage by Yayoi Kusama, signed, titled, and dated by the artist.

What is the edition size?
This work comes from a limited edition of 75.

Why are Kusama’s pumpkin works so important?
The pumpkin is Kusama’s most iconic motif, symbolizing comfort, obsession, and infinity. Early pumpkin works are especially sought after due to their historical significance.

Is this work referenced in official literature?
Yes. It is documented in Yayoi Kusama Prints 1979–2017 (Abe Publishing Ltd., 2018).

What is the condition of the artwork?
The work is in good overall condition and has been inspected within its frame.

Is the artwork framed?
Yes, it is currently framed.

Do you provide international shipping?
Yes. Fully insured worldwide shipping is available.