NewsBite

Polka-dotted pumpkin could be NGV’s most expensive piece of art

Michael Bailey
Michael BaileyRich List co-editor

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

The National Gallery Of Victoria has unveiled one of the most expensive acquisitions in its history – a five-metre tall bronze pumpkin sculpture.

Dancing Pumpkin was the “latest and maybe final reinterpretation” of 95-year-old Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s iconic polka-dotted symbol, NGV senior Asian art curator Wayne Crothers said.

Loading...
Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au

Subscribe to gift this article

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Subscribe now

Already a subscriber?

Read More

Latest In Arts & Culture

Fetching latest articles

Most Viewed In Life and luxury

    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/polka-dotted-pumpkin-could-be-ngv-s-most-expensive-piece-of-art-20241109-p5kpas