Goldfish Bowl framed print | Yayoi Kusama Framed Print | Yayoi Kusama Prints

Goldfish Bowl framed print by Yayoi Kusama — Goldfish Bowl turns a domestic object into a contained world. The idea of living things within a curved, transparent boundary introduces questions of enclosure, scale and imaginative space.

A small aquatic universe

Kusama’s interest in enclosed spaces and organic life gives a goldfish bowl an unexpectedly expansive psychological dimension. This is an accessible subject for both decorative and art-historical appreciation.

Fish, dots and a contained underwater world

The enclosed bowl suggests a world within a world: small marine life, curved boundaries and an intimate view of nature. The ordinary object becomes an opportunity for imaginative reinterpretation.

The 1984 Goldfish Bowl screenprint offers one of Kusama's more narrative natural subjects. Fish occupy a bowl-like space while dense patterning extends beyond the central aquatic area. Contrasting red, black and lighter shapes make the boundary between the contained fish and the surrounding ornament especially interesting. The image invites a comparison between the fragile life inside the bowl and the energetic visual world outside it.

Framed Print Materials & Details

Our sturdy, durable wooden framed posters come ready to hang. Enjoy silky, high-quality art on lightweight, classic semi-gloss paper. The pine-wood frame and shatterproof plexiglass offer a finished presentation for this artwork.

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
• Frame Measurements: 20–25 mm (0.79–0.98 in) thick, 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: Multiple sizes available. Choose a size from the options above.

About Goldfish Bowl: Artwork Questions

Why is the bowl important to the composition?
A fishbowl gives the underwater creatures a clear boundary. Kusama's surrounding patterns challenge that boundary, making a small enclosed scene feel part of a much larger imaginative environment.

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