One of Yayoi Kusama’s Founding Works Revived by the Louis Vuitton Foundation

A room with walls adorned with mirrors. On the floor, there’s a messy forest of sculptures made from stuffed cotton fabric – which could be mistaken for cushions – with red dots against a white background. Phalli’s Field, the title of which is clearly suggestive, is without doubt one of Yayoi Kusama’s most famous works.

Developed in New York in 1965, it marked a turning point in the career of this artist, who would then go on to develop her Mirror Rooms, works based around reflection and the place of the body in reality. An immersive piece, Phalli’s Field would become the setting for Yayoi Kusama’s performances and representations. A famous photo shows her dressed in a red bodysuit, lying down in this field of fungal sculptures.

This installation has taken its place on the top floor of the futuristic Louis Vuitton Foundation building as part of the exhibition entitled ‘The Collection of the Louis Vuitton Foundation: A Vision for Painting’, which is running until 26th August. It’s an invaluable opportunity to immerse oneself in the roots of this work by one of the greatest Japanese contemporary artists.