The Little Mermaid x Yayoi Kusama & Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" (1839) tells the story of a girl from the sea who pursues her dreams and faces a tragic fate on land. This beautiful edition, a collaboration between the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art and artist Yayoi Kusama, revitalizes the familiar tale.
Pairing Andersen's original text with Kusama's flowing line drawings from her Love Forever series (2004–2007), the illustrations evoke the ocean's storms and the Little Mermaid's longing for the human world. Kusama's vibrant, repetitive patterns complement the fairy tale's poetic and dark themes, bringing the story to life while adding depth to her captivating art.