A pioneer in early conceptual and participatory art, film, performance, and music, Yoko Ono is also a passionate advocate for world peace. Developing her practice across the United States, Japan, and the UK, Ono’s art is centered on ideas often expressed through poetic, humorous, profound, and radical means.
Spanning over seven decades, “YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND” is the UK’s largest exhibition dedicated to Ono’s influential and multidisciplinary career, showcasing key moments from the mid-1950s to the present. The exhibition also highlights her time in London, where she met her future husband and longtime collaborator, John Lennon.
The show traces the evolution of her practice and presents some of Ono’s most renowned and impactful artworks and performances. These include “Cut Piece” (1964), where the audience was invited to cut away her clothing, and the banned “Film No.4 (Bottoms)” (1966-67), created as a ‘petition for peace.’ Visitors can engage with her works through imaginative acts and interactive encounters, such as contributing personal wishes for peace to the “Wish Trees for London.”
With over 200 works on display, including instruction pieces, scores, installations, films, music, and photography, the exhibition showcases Ono’s innovative approach to language, art, and participation that continues to resonate today.
YOKO ONOMUSIC OF THE MIND – UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER 2024
Supported by John J. Studzinski CBE, the exhibition is organized by Tate Modern, London, in collaboration with Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf.
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