New York Botanical Garden Reschedules Yayoi Kusama's Exhibition

Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama speaks to the media at her studio in Tokyo. Reuters
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama speaks to the media at her studio in Tokyo. Reuters
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New York Botanical Garden Reschedules Yayoi Kusama's Exhibition

Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama speaks to the media at her studio in Tokyo. Reuters
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama speaks to the media at her studio in Tokyo. Reuters

Art lovers have been offered a second chance to enjoy an exceptional exhibition devoted to the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) this year after it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the organizers, the exhibition which was first scheduled in 2020 will take place this year between April 10 and October 31.

The exhibition, which will be held in the heart of greenery in Bronx, will focus on Kusama's fondness of nature by displaying many of her works including drawings and sculptures.

The famous Japanese artist, 91, known for her colorful polka-dotted works, held many exhibitions around the world, and has become one of the most renowned painters in her generation. She even opened her own museum in Tokyo. In addition to housing large collections of living plants, the New York Botanical Garden host regular exhibitions for famous painters.

In 2018, visitors flocked into the garden to enjoy the impressive works of painter Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986).

In 2019, the garden hosted an exhibition by the Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994).



Guests of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Umrah Program Depart for Makkah

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Guests of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Umrah Program Depart for Makkah

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The second group of guests participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visitation for the year 1446 AH, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, departed for Makkah today after having visited Madinah for several days.
The guests expressed gratitude for the opportunity to visit the Prophet's Mosque and explore various religious, cultural, and civilizational landmarks. They commended the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for the comprehensive services provided throughout their journey, SPA reported.
The guests thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the exceptional care and attention they received.

They praised the dedicated efforts of the ministry's working committees in providing the highest standard of service and ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience.
This year's second group of the program comprises 250 Umrah performers from 14 European countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Austria, Montenegro, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Spain, Britain, Czech Republic, Netherlands, and Sweden.