🎨 Yayoi Kusama's Pumpkin (1990) Now Available for Fractional Ownership on LiveArt

🎃 Kusama goes fractional

By Yue Minjun - Laughing Man
Feb 19, 2026, 3:47 PM
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Yayoi Kusama's iconic artwork Pumpkin (1990) is now accessible through fractional tokenization on the LiveArt platform.​

Key Points:

  • Kusama's works are held by major museums and private collections globally
  • Tokenization maintains custody, provenance, and cultural integrity while expanding access
  • The fractional ownership model allows broader participation in the art market
  • Supply remains limited as museums continue to accumulate Kusama's pieces

The tokenized offering preserves the physical asset while creating digital ownership opportunities.​ This approach addresses the growing institutional demand for Kusama's work as traditional supply tightens.​

View the offering: LiveArt Kusama Pumpkin

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