Bloomberg looks at the popularity of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Rooms among collectors, and its prominence in a number of major museum collections, including the recently opened Garage Center in Moscow.  “Russians loved Kusama,” says collector Inga Rubenstein. “The work is easy to understand because it’s so beautiful.” (more…)

Larry Gagosian is expanding beyond his art empire, collaborating with world-renowned sushi chef Masa Takayama to open Kappo Masa, a new sushi restaurant below the gallerist’s 980 Madison location.   “It’s a different kind of partnership than what I’m used to,” Gagosian says. “I don’t have partners in business. But this is Masa’s vision and Masa’s talent. My job is to listen and learn.” (more…)

Artist Takashi Murakami’s first feature-length film, Jellyfish Eyes, is set for its International premiere America this coming Monday at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  Taking place in a small Japanese town, the film follows a young boy who befriends a series of bizarre monsters after moving to a new town.  The screening of the film will also include a a Q-and-A with the director. (more…)