“Near Equal Yayoi Kusama: I Love Me” / 「≒草間彌生 わたし大好き」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 2008, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) Q256
This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster produced in 2008 for the documentary film Near Equal Yayoi Kusama: I Love Me (≒草間彌生 わたし大好き), part of the “Near Equal” (≒) documentary series focusing on major contemporary Japanese artists.
A striking and highly collectible modern art / film crossover piece, the poster centres on one of the most internationally recognised figures in postwar Japanese art: Yayoi Kusama. Its bold photographic portrait and instantly recognisable graphic language make it an especially desirable example for collectors of Japanese cinema posters, contemporary art ephemera, and Kusama material.
About the film
Directed by Takako Matsumoto, the documentary follows Yayoi Kusama, exploring her artistic world, public persona, and enduring themes of selfhood, obsession, repetition, infinity, and love. By 2008, Kusama was already firmly established as one of Japan’s most important living artists, and this film forms part of the broader cultural reassessment and celebration of her life and work.
For collectors, this poster is notable not only as a film advertisement, but also as a compelling period document from Kusama’s late-career international prominence.
Poster design
The design is built around a powerful photographic portrait of Yayoi Kusama, shown in her unmistakable signature style: neon pink bob wig, red blouse, and bold black polka dots. The visual impact is immediate and unmistakably Kusama.
The black background is animated by white hand-drawn imagery and motifs associated with her artistic language, including floating eyes, profiles, abstract biomorphic forms, dots, and handwritten English phrases such as “INFINITY-DOTS” and “LOVE-FOREVER.”
The main Japanese title 「≒草間彌生」 is rendered in a rough, painterly yellow script, giving the poster a vivid hand-made energy. Additional text includes:
- 「わたし大好き」 — “I Love Me”
- 「愛はとこしえ！」 — “Love is Forever!”
The lower right includes Kusama’s signature in white script, reinforcing the poster’s strong connection to her visual identity.
The overall effect is graphic, playful, intense, and deeply personal—entirely in keeping with Kusama’s public image and artistic vocabulary.
Condition
Very Good condition.
This is an original 2008 Japanese theatrical poster, not a reproduction or reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
