Papillon II (Amour pour Toujours) poster | Yayoi Kusama Poster | Yayoi Kusama Prints
Papillon II (Amour pour Toujours) poster by Yayoi Kusama — Papillon II from Amour pour Toujours explores the butterfly as a symbol of delicacy and transformation. Kusama turns the wings into an opportunity for patterned repetition and bold graphic contrast.
Butterfly motif from the Love Forever portfolio
The insect’s naturally mirrored wings make it a compelling balance between symmetry and decorative variation.
Artwork Background and Meaning
This work belongs to Kusama’s Amour pour Toujours (“Love Forever”), a 2000 portfolio of ten screenprints that revisits pairs of hats, pumpkins, fruit baskets, butterflies and tulips. The individual works should be understood as parts of that specific portfolio.
Display Ideas
The nature-based motif works particularly well among botanical art, design objects and other pieces that share its sense of organic movement.
Master’s Edition Archival Poster Paper
Our Master’s Edition archival paper is natural white (off-white) and uncoated, providing a refined matte surface for finely detailed artwork. The substantial sheet has a soft, low-glare appearance that suits both delicate linework and boldly patterned compositions.
- Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white).
- Acid-Free: pH above 7 to help resist yellowing over time.
- Paper Weight: 250 gsm; thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils).
- Available Sizes: Multiple sizes available. Choose a size from the options above.
- Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified paper.
See this artist’s work in other formats: Yayoi Kusama Canvas Prints and Yayoi Kusama Framed Prints.
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