Member Moment | Yayoi Kusama’s “Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity”
Yayoi Kusama, Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, 2009, wood, metal, glass mirrors, plastic, acrylic paint, and LED, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment Fund. © Yayoi Kusama
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Member Moment | Yayoi Kusama’s Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity
MFAH members are invited to experience Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity before it opens to the public.
One of Yayoi Kusama’s signature Infinity Rooms, Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity is a meditative, intimate work of art. As you stand in the center, golden lights ignite and then fade away.
Given the nature of this immersive experience, only a few individuals may enter the room at a time, so secure your tickets in advance. As a courtesy, and to allow as many members as possible to be accommodated, please reserve tickets only when you are sure you can attend. If tickets are not available for your desired date and time, you can visit the installation soon when it opens permanently as a part of general admission, which is free for members.
What to Know Before You Arrive
• This room-size installation is an immersive work of art that may be enjoyed by up to three individuals at a time.
• The installation consists of a mirror-lined chamber with LED lights that cycle on and off, and a moment of total darkness when a door closes behind you. Guests with sensitivity to enclosed spaces and flashing lights are advised to bypass this experience.
• Please arrive five minutes prior to the time stated on your ticket. Late arrivals may be assigned a new time.
• The experience inside the room lasts approximately one minute.
• The installation is located on the street level of the Kinder Building in Gallery 100.
FAQ
When I arrive at Gallery 100 in the Kinder Building, what can I expect?
Please present your tickets to one of the guest services ambassadors, who will alert you when it is time to enter and exit the room. There may be a short wait.
May I enter multiple times?
To accommodate as many guests as possible, multiple visits into the room on high-demand days are not permitted.
Are children allowed? What if I have more than two children in my group?
Children are welcome to enjoy this experience under the close supervision of one adult for every two children. If there are more than two children in your party, please be sure that any children waiting for their turn are supervised by another adult in your party.
Is the installation wheelchair accessible?
Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity can fit a wheelchair up to 24 inches wide. Wider and motorized wheelchairs and vehicles cannot be accommodated because of space and weight limitations. If you have questions about accessibility, email accessibility@mfah.org or call 713.353.1559 in advance.
Are strollers permitted?
Single strollers are permitted, but large and double strollers will not fit.
How long will Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity be on view?
This Infinity Room is part of the MFAH art collections. No end date for the installation has been set.
Plan Your Visit
The nearest parking is located in the Kinder Garage at 5500 Main Street.
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Questions? Call the members hotline at 713.639.7550, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email membership@mfah.org at any time.
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