More understated and stylish than the classic yellow? Yayoi Kusama’s first permanent show in Hong Kong debuts with a 3-meter-tall dark green Pumpkin hidden right here

Key highlights

• A 3-meter-tall dark green Pumpkin sculpture by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama officially went on public display in Hong Kong on June 6, 2026.
• The landmark work is installed in the open-air plaza at Phase 1 of The Twins, a new flagship development in Kai Tak, and is open to the public free of charge as Hong Kong’s first permanent art landmark.
• Lifestyle International Group has announced plans to bring more works by Yayoi Kusama to The Twins by the end of 2026, creating Hong Kong’s most comprehensive contemporary art collection in one space.
• BIG SPLICE by British sculptor Antony Gormley and sculptures by Japanese artist Izumi Ando are also confirmed to arrive throughout the year.

Among contemporary art’s most iconic works, Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin, perched by the sea on Japan’s Naoshima Island, is likely on many women’s wish lists. Here’s some good news: there’s no need to rush to book a flight. A classic 3-meter-tall Pumpkin sculpture, reimagined in an understated dark green, has quietly arrived in Hong Kong as the city’s first permanently exhibited public art landmark.

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Art is no longer out of reach

This striking 3-meter-tall Pumpkin sculpture is the work of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential Asian artists in contemporary art history. Unlike the bright yellow version best known to the public, this work is finished in a vivid, textured dark green, with the artist’s signature black polka dots arranged across its surface. Its plump, rounded form, set against green foliage, has a distinctive style that feels playful yet solemn.

For Yayoi Kusama, pumpkins have never been merely a creative motif. They were a source of emotional support in her childhood battle against hallucinations and loneliness, and a tangible symbol of healing and comfort. Lifestyle International Group has placed this major work in the open-air plaza at Phase 1 of The Twins, its newly opened flagship development in Kai Tak, breaking down the sense of distance that once kept art confined to museums and auction houses. Now, amid a weekend of shopping and coffee, visitors can encounter world-class art unexpectedly, making it a beautiful part of everyday life within reach.

This is only the beginning! A more complete world-class art lineup is set to arrive by year-end

Excitingly, the arrival of this dark green Pumpkin is only the opening chapter of this artistic journey. To demonstrate its long-term commitment to culture, the group has announced that it will bring other works by Yayoi Kusama to The Twins by the end of 2026. Together with the existing Pumpkin, they will create the most comprehensive and striking collection of Yayoi Kusama’s contemporary art in Kai Tak’s public spaces.

Confirmed major works include BIG SPLICE by renowned British sculptor Antony Gormley and A Tree & A Pair Of Horses by Japanese artist Izumi Ando. High-quality contemporary art is set to become one of the most moving sights in everyday life. If you’re in Hong Kong or planning a visit, keep an eye out. Why not make plans with your closest friends this weekend to see it in person and immerse yourselves in this moving cultural and artistic experience?

Details for Hong Kong’s first permanent Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin exhibition

Date: On display from Saturday, June 6, 2026
Location: Open-air plaza at Phase 1 of The Twins, Kai Tak
Admission: Free

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