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Kusama: Infinity is a 2018 American biographical documentary film that chronicles the life and art of Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama, now one of the best-selling artists in the world, who overcame sexism, racism, and a stigma of mental illness to achieve international recognition relatively late in her career. Magnolia Pictures released the film on September 7, 2018.

The documentary was directed, written, and produced by Heather Lenz, co-written by Keita Ideno, and produced by David Braun, David Koh, and Karen Johnson. Contributors included Ed Clark, Beate Sirota Gordon, Eric La Prade, Frances Morris, Alexandra Munroe, Carolee Schneeman, Frank Stella, Akira Tatehata, Joshua White, Jud Yalkut, and Lynn Zelevansky.

The film was nominated in the "Best First-Time Director" category in the 3rd Critics' Choice Documentary Awards at BRIC Arts Media. [source] The film also competed in the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and San Diego Asian Film Festival.