[Women Artists] Yayoi Kusama, announcement and magazine feature, 1965-1968 (1) Yayo(i) Kusama, Images with food and sex. Loenersloot, Mickery and Orez gallery, 1968. A4 sheet with printed b/w invitation to a Kusama exhibition presenting 1 iron, 8 dresses, 5 shoes, 1 bra, 3 reliefs, 2 serving trays, 3 boxes, 2 paintings and 4 objects. Folded twice for mailing, light creasing along margins, else fine. (2) Yayoi Kusama, Love Forever. TIQ January 1968 No.14, 25.5 x 31 cm. Dutch magazine with a 4 page Kusama special (plus back cover), including an artists' contribution and (colour) images of polka dot performances executed in The Netherlands. Photos and text Harrie Verstappen and J.J. Frericks. Covers creased, interior fine. Both items very rare. (total 2)

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