Pérez Art Museum Miami 
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Monday 11am-6pm
Tuesday-Wednesday Closed
Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Yayoi Kusama: LOVE IS CALLING
An icon of contemporary art, Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929, Matsumoto, Japan) has interwoven ideas of Pop art, Minimalism, and psychedelia throughout her paintings, performances, room-size presentations, outdoor sculptural installations, literary works, films, designs, and architectural interventions.
Yayoi Kusama, LOVE IS CALLING, 2013. Wood, metal, glass mirrors, tile, acrylic panel, rubber, blowers, lighting element, speakers, and sound, 174 1/2 × 340 5/8 × 239 3/8 inches (443 × 865 × 608 cm). Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston. Acquired through the generosity of Barbara Lee/The Barbara Lee Collection of Art by Women, Fotene Demoulas and Tom Coté, Hilary and Geoffrey Grove, Vivien and Alan Hassenfeld, Jodi and Hal Hess, Barbara H. Lloyd, and an anonymous donor. Photo: Ernie Galan. © YAYOI KUSAMA.
Courtesy David Zwirner and Ota Fine Arts
LOVE IS CALLING is the largest and the most immersive and kaleidoscopic of the artist’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. Representing the culmination of her artistic achievements, it exemplifies the breadth of her visual vocabulary—from the signature polka dots and soft sculptures to brilliant colors, the spoken word, and, most importantly, endless reflections and the illusion of space. The darkened, mirrored room is illuminated by inflatable, tentacle-like forms—covered in the artist’s characteristic polka dots—that extend from the floor and ceiling, gradually changing colors. As visitors walk through the installation, a sound recording of Kusama reciting a love poem in Japanese plays continuously. Written by the artist, the poem’s title translates to Residing in a Castle of Shed Tears. Exploring enduring themes including life and death, the poem poignantly expresses Kusama’s hope to spread a universal message of love through her art.
Admission to the galleries is $18 for adults and free for PAMM members. Tickets to LOVE IS CALLING are subject to availability and are not available online. Once general admission tickets are purchased, access to the show comes at no additional cost. Tickets to enter are available at our Visitor Services desk during regular operating hours. Due to limited capacity, guests are allowed one ticket per person, per visit.
Exhibition Guidelines
Each visit requires a paid general museum admission ticket plus a free LOVE IS CALLING timed ticket to enter.
Timed tickets are available only at the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis.
A LOVE IS CALLING ticket grants one entry per visit to PAMM.
All visits are limited to a maximum of two minutes to protect the artwork and preserve the safety and comfort of our visitors. Please exit promptly when requested by PAMM staff.
Large or loose items, including bags, purses, backpacks, totes, umbrellas, water bottles, etc. are not allowed inside the exhibition and must be checked with Visitor Services, located at the first-floor reception desk. Coat check is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do not touch any portion of the exhibition.
The infinity room is dark and colorful and may result in your disorientation. Please take some time to re-orient yourself after leaving the exhibition.
Exhibition closes 5pm Friday – Monday and 8pm on Thursdays.
Please hold your small children by the hand while they are inside the exhibition.
Organization and Support
Yayoi Kusama: LOVE IS CALLING is organized by PAMM Associate Curator Jennifer Inacio. The exhibition is presented by Bank of America and made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Support from PAMM's International Women's Committee is gratefully acknowledged.
