Product description
This print captures the surrealist edge of the 1990 original, reimagined for the 2018 Tokyo exhibition. The composition centers on a geometric blue ashtray, intricately detailed with net patterns and resting upon a golden-yellow field of black repetitive dots. Two hands—rendered in white and pink polka-dotted textures—hover near the rim, while abandoned cigarettes rest within the basin, all set against a rich, emerald-green background of varying dot sizes.
The artwork evokes a sense of organized chaos, transforming a mundane domestic object into a vessel of infinite repetition. It carries the weight of obsessive-compulsive creativity, where every surface is a canvas for pattern. Looking at it triggers a fascination with the ordinary, inviting the viewer to see the complexity in daily life and the rhythm found in repetitive forms. It is a piece that speaks to the transition between reality and abstraction.
Place it among abstract art prints for cohesion, or let it lead a mix that includes japanese art prints.
Product details
- Product: Yayoi Kusama Tokyo 2018 Ashtray 1990 Exhibition Art Print
- Formats: Unframed physical print or high-resolution digital file
- Print material: 200 GSM matte paper
- Physical sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, 20×30, and 24×36 inches
- Orientation: Portrait
- Dominant palette: Blue, Green, Yellow
- Suggested placement: Living Room
- Frame: Not included
Product transparency: This listing is offered by MerchFuse. Physical orders contain an unframed print. Selecting Digital File provides a digital artwork file instead of a shipped product. Screen and print colours can vary slightly because displays and printing processes reproduce colour differently.
MerchFuse curator note
For Yayoi Kusama Tokyo 2018 Ashtray 1990 Exhibition Art Print, the portrait abstract and geometric art print and blue, green, yellow palette create a clear focal point for living room displays. Pair it with works from the same artist, movement, or palette for a more coherent gallery wall.
What You’re Getting
Premium Quality, Every Print
MerchFuse prints are designed for collectors and home styling: crisp artwork, archival-feel paper, careful quality checks and secure packaging.
Paper Quality
200 GSM matte stock
Heavyweight fine-art-style matte paper with a smooth, low-glare finish that feels substantial and displays beautifully under frames.
Ink & Longevity
Archival print clarity
Produced with professional print processes for rich color, clean edges and long-lasting indoor display quality.
Packaging
Protected for transit
Each order is packed flat or rolled depending on size, using protective mailers or tubes so the print arrives safely.
Before You Order
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After It Arrives
How to Frame & Display Your Print
A clean tube-to-wall setup: let the print relax, choose a standard frame, then style it as a hero piece or part of a gallery wall.
- Unroll & relaxLay the print face-down on a clean flat surface for 20–30 minutes before framing.
- Pick a standard frameMatch the selected print dimensions to a frame sold in your region; use a mat or custom frame when local standards differ.
- Hang away from moistureAvoid bathrooms, direct sunlight and damp areas for the longest-lasting display.
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