Yoko Ono, a woman who was once artistically misunderstood and who now contributes to the art world with her work, pushes the boundaries of traditional art and works outside of the framework by using a post modern practice. Being well known as a legendary artist, peace activist and musician, Yoko is also well known for being the wife/widow of John Lennon. Yoko's art not only had a major influence in John Lennon's life but it also inspired aspiring artists around the world. Ono is now known as an innovative artist, who through her work produces different issues/themes such as: loss, conflict, humanity, and the desire for world peace. Her work is widely recognised in the art world both for its contemporary relevance and its formative influence on current practice. Given the length of Ono's career, however, this wider recognition is surprisingly recent. Yoko's artworks engage the audience by creating interesting pieces with which, we, the audience use our observational and imaginative skills to play a part in interpreting her artwork.
Yoko Ono take us on a journey through her conceptual art in a quite personal way, showing her ideas and values as an artist and also an understanding of controversial issues.
Yoko Ono's exhibition 'War Is Over (If You Want It)' in Sydney, Australia at the Museum Of Contemporary Art, embraces in sculptures, immersive installations, written texts, film, sound compositions and participatory artworks which involved a range of hand-on activities - from mending and arranging broken crockery, to stamping world maps with peace stamps, to writing personal messages of love to your mother. Her exhibit takes you on a journey through time and issues that are still relevant in today society.
Yoko Ono's work Play It By Trust (1966) is an example of how conceptual art can...