[2025 Osaka Free Tour] Must See! See the Yayoi Kusama exhibition for free at Shinsaibashi LV! Don't miss it, Kansai Expo travelers, as you enter the dream world of "Miraikanoya"!

Planning to visit Osaka in 2025? Great news!

Hello to all my fellow Haha-Japanese! I'm a Taiwanese writer from JOYJAPAN who is obsessed with Japan. Today I'd like to share with you a piece of information that will make all art fans, fashion fans, and those who like to take beautiful photos scream! To celebrate the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025, the familiar "Queen of Polka Dots", Yayoi Kusama, is teaming up with international boutique leader Louis Vuitton to organize a dreamy exhibition at Osaka's Shinsaibashi Bridge!"INFINITY - SELECTED WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION"The most important thing is that the most important thing is that it isCompletely freeAdmission!

Yes, you heard right! Walk into the LV flagship store in Shinsaibashi, Osaka's hottest shopping paradise, and you'll be able to immerse yourself in the world of the master's art for free. This is a must on your Osaka itinerary, and the CP value is off the charts!

First of all, who is Yayoi Kusama, the Queen of Polka Dots?

I believe we are all strangers to her iconic yellow pumpkins and the dots that cover the sky. But this artist, honored as the "Queen of Avant-garde Art", her creative world is in fact much deeper and more fascinating than we can imagine.

Born in Nagano Prefecture in 1929, Yayoi Kusama showed great talent for art from an early age. At the same time, however, she began to be plagued by hallucinations. She once described a terrifying experience in which a tablecloth, curtains, and even her own body were all engulfed in a pattern of red flowers. This fear and hallucination became the source of her creativity.

In order to "self-medicate", she began to draw the dots and webbing that kept popping up in her mind, and through this compulsive repetition, she transformed her inner fear into art. Therefore, every dot we see is not only a lovely pattern, but also a proof of her struggle with her own hallucinations and her quest for redemption.

Later on, she ventured into the New York art scene, and with her personalized creations, she broke through the male-dominated art scene and even inspired the likes of Andy Warhol, the master of Pop art. Her art career itself is a legendary history of struggle.

LV and Yayoi Kusama, a deep friendship that goes beyond co-branding

Why did you organize the exhibition in Louis Vuitton's space? In fact, Yayoi Kusama and Louis Vuitton have a very close relationship! You may still remember the LV x Yayoi Kusama collection that caused a worldwide frenzy a few years ago, right? Those cute and stylish polka dot bags and clothes perfectly combined avant-garde art with top fashion.

This exhibition is part of the "Hors-les-murs (Beyond the Walls)" program organized by the Fondation Louis Vuitton. The aim of this project is to bring the Foundation's top artworks to cities outside of Paris (such as Tokyo, Munich, Beijing, Osaka, etc.) so that more people can have access to great art. It is truly a luxury and a blessing to be able to see these precious collections in Osaka for free, which you might normally have to fly to Paris to enjoy!

This is not just an exhibition, but also a soulful conversation between two legendary brands across the world. The unique charm of Yayoi Kusama's work is even more evident in the "Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka" art space created by Vuitton.

Must-see highlights of the exhibition! A journey into the origins of the first Infinity Mirror House

When we talk about Yayoi Kusama, we can't leave out her Infinity Mirror Room series. The highlight of this exhibition is the exhibition of her works from her creative career.The First Mirror House Work "Between Infinite Mirrors - Positive Field (or Geoscape)" (1965 / 2013)！

This piece can be considered as the "originator" of all infinite mirror houses, and has a great historical significance! As soon as you walk into this space surrounded by mirrors, you will see countless soft sculptures in the shape of red and white polka dots on the floor. Through the infinite reflection of the mirrors, these sculptures seem to extend to the end of the universe, creating a space that is both bizarre and psychedelic.

In this space, you will instantly lose your sense of direction and feel your body merging with the dots around you, gradually "self-obliterating". This is exactly the philosophy that Yayoi Kusama wanted to convey: let go of the ego and become one with the vastness of the universe. Of course, this place is also a mecca for IG! You'll be able to take surreal and dreamy photos that will make your friends envious of you!

Exhibition Information & Suggestions for Traveling Around the Area

It's such a great exhibition, I'll be sure to take note of the information!

• Name of the exhibition:INFINITY - SELECTED WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION
• Location:Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka
• Address:Louis Vuitton Midosuji Flagship Store 5F, 2-8-16, Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
• Mode of transportation:Osaka Metro Midosuji Line "Shinsaibashi" station is a 5-minute walk, and "Namba" station is a 5-minute walk. It is located on the Shinsaibashi shopping street, so it is easy to find!
• Exhibition Period:July 16, 2025 (Wed) to January 12, 2026 (Mon)
• Opening hours:12:00 - 20:00
• Admission Fee:Completely free!
• Thoughtful Reminder:The exhibition is free of charge, but you may have to queue up for admission when there are many people!

There is one more good thing to report! Exhibition PeriodThe first Friday and Saturday of every month at 3:00 p.m.If you would like to know more about the works, please take advantage of the opportunity to visit the exhibition, as there will be an on-site guided tour (in Japanese), and no reservation is necessary!

After seeing the exhibition, you can go straight to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori for shopping and eating! Whether you want to take a photo in front of the Running Man's Glico sign, eat takoyaki or okonomiyaki, or go shopping at a drugstore or department store, it's all very convenient. You can satisfy all your desires for art, fashion, shopping and food at the same time in one trip!

Summary: Artistic Highlights of the Osaka 2025 Tour

The LV x Yayoi Kusama "INFINITY" exhibition is a must-see for anyone visiting Osaka in 2025, especially those planning to visit the Kansai Expo. It is not only a free attraction, but also a precious opportunity to deeply experience the world of a world-class artist.

Experience a magical journey through polka dots, mirrors and infinite space in a luxurious fashion hall. Share this information with all your friends who are going to Osaka, and let's go on a fashionable journey filled with art!