Sanctuary by the Odeon
Close to the Odeon, right next to its western wall lies a small sanctuary measuring 5 m by 5 m. Two Ionic columns adorn its facade. To its rear, and therefore within the niche formed by the projection of the 4th century BC retaining wall, stand the plinths of three statues. The central position suggests that it was associated with the emperor’s cult. It is possible that this sanctuary was a functional part of the Odeon.
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This exhibition is a rare chance to experience two of Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms. These immersive installations will transport you into Kusama’s unique vision of endless reflections.
Infinity Mirrored Room – Filled with the Brilliance of Life is one of Kusama’s largest installations to date and was made for her 2012 retrospective at the gallery. It is shown alongside Chandelier of Grief, a room which creates the illusion of a boundless universe of rotating crystal chandeliers.
A small presentation of photographs – some on display for the first time – provides historical context for the global phenomenon that Kusama’s mirrored rooms have become today.
