Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind Exhibition Opens at Tate Modern
The retrospective showcases seven decades of Ono's groundbreaking art, highlighting her influence on conceptual and performance art.
- The Tate Modern in London is hosting 'Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind', a major retrospective covering over 200 works across various mediums.
- Yoko Ono's diverse oeuvre includes music, poetry, avant-garde films, and participatory art, challenging traditional notions of art and spectatorship.
- The exhibition revisits Ono's contributions to art, detached from her relationship with John Lennon, focusing on themes of liberation, war, and violence against women.
- Ono's early 'instruction paintings' and performances, such as 'Cut Piece', are highlighted for their innovative approach to engaging the audience.
- The retrospective also emphasizes Ono's advocacy for peace and collectivity, with works like 'Add Colour (Refugee Boat)' calling for global unity.