Yayoi Kusama in Venü Magazine

While I’ve seen a lot of my work online – graphic design, photography, and writing – there is nothing quite so satisfying as holding something you created in your hands. Some of my favorite days are those when the new issue of Venü Magazine arrives in my mailbox. There’s that satin soft cover, a beautiful interior layout, and the articles are always compelling. In its entirety, the magazine is high-end and luxurious.

This issue of Venü showcases my cover story on artist Yayoi Kusama. Many know her as the “Princess of Polka Dots” but I find that title to be demeaning. If you knew about her past, her work, her extraordinary living conditions and the breathe of her career, you’d understand that Kusama is more than polka dots and fans taking selfies in her installations. In this issue of Venü you can get a taste for Kusama’s art and life. Photography is courtesy of the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Japan and there is also a special message from Kusama to humanity.

You can read Venü Magazine at Issuu.com (embed blow). There you will find my piece on Yayoi Kusama, as well as a second piece I wrote, Boston: In Support of Art, Expanding and Embracing Art and Culture. There is also enjoyable reading on The State of the Global Art Market, A Week in Portugal, Chef Dustin Valette, and so much more.

I know, I know … In accessing the link you aren’t able to hold the magazine in your hands. Not the same! You can find the print issue along the east coast in luxury hotels, restaurants, private jet terminals, museums, galleries, yacht clubs, country clubs, and boutiques. Venü also partners with top art fairs, design shows, yacht shows, wine+gourmet food events, and charity fundraising events. We are thrilled to be a media partner for Boston’s Design Week 2018, April 4 – 15.

If you are in the Boston area and wish to find out more on how you can get involved with Venü or be a distribution point, please contact me.

Lisa Mikulski is an international writer and photographer based in Boston, MA. Available for print or online publications. Editorial, features, content development, and creative. Contact me and let’s write your story.