their destinies are remarkably similar. Both Yayoi Kusama and Madame Clicquot were born into wealthy families, faced rigid 19th and 20th century class-bound mental- ities, pushed boundaries and broke with tradition. Both had the same fierce desire for independence. The Japanese artist revisited the bottle and box design for the La Grande Dame 2012 vintage with her signature polka dot and floral motifs. The result is an exceptional reinterpretation and a stunning tribute to La Grande Dame of Champagne .
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Yayoi Kusama rev isits La Grande Dame
As 2020 drew to a close, iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama unveiled an exceptional work of art to celebrate Veuve Clicquot s latest vintage: La Grande Dame 2012. It is not the first time these two exceptional women have been brought together. For a charity auction in Tokyo in 2006, Yayoi Kusama gave new life to an original portrait of Madame Clicquot using her famous polka dot pattern. The dialogue continues between the House and the artist, reaching a new and inspiring milestone. Though more than 150 years separate the two women,
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