MTA Honors Yayoi Kusama After Her Death at 97
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is honoring renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, who passed away at the age of 97 on August 14, 2026, in Japan. This tribute comes following the unveiling of her final public artwork during the Grand Central Madison opening event three years prior. The piece, named 'A Message of Love, Directly from My Heart unto the Universe,' is a colorful glass mosaic located between 46th and 47th streets in the Madison Concourse of Grand Central Terminal. Measuring 120 feet and encompassing 875 square feet, Kusama's work contributes significantly to her artistic legacy in New York City.
Key facts
- Yayoi Kusama died on August 14, 2026, in Japan at the age of 97.
- The MTA paid tribute to Kusama following her death.
- Her artwork 'A Message of Love, Directly from My Heart unto the Universe' is a permanent glass mosaic at Grand Central Madison.
- The artwork is located on the Madison Concourse of Grand Central, between 46th and 47th streets.
- The installation was commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and the Long Island Railroad.
- It was unveiled in early 2023 with the opening of Grand Central Madison.
- The mosaic was fabricated by Miotto Mosaics Art Studios.
- The artwork measures 120 feet wide by 7 feet high, approximately 875 square feet.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- MTA Arts & Design
- Long Island Railroad
- Miotto Mosaics Art Studios
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Japan