Yoko Ono artistic legacy showcased in London exhibition

Yoko Ono, is often recognized as the world’s most renowned unknown artist, due to her name being known and recognized, but no one knows what she does. She and her art will be celebrated in a retrospective exhibition at the Tate Modern in London starting Thursday. 

Turning 91 this Sunday, the showcase, titled “Music of the Mind,” delves into Ono’s impact on conceptual art, a field where she has not received the recognition she truly deserves.

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Within the exhibit, over 200 pieces of Ono’s work will be displayed, including installations, videos, photographs, sculptures, and objects that show her performances and musical compositions.

The exhibition aims to celebrate Yoko Ono as an artist beyond her portrayal as John Lennon’s wife, allowing the visitors to appreciate her profound artistic contributions and see how just talented she really is.

Andrew de Brun, one of the curators, expressed his joy in showcasing Yoko Ono’s artistry, emphasizing her significance in contemporary art and culture. The exhibition hopes to shed some light on her activism for peace and social causes, offering insight into her conceptual approach to art and challenging societal norms.

Ono’s notoriety as an artist dates back to the 1950s when she pioneered conceptualism, a genre emphasizing the underlying concept or idea in artwork over its physical form.

Some of her most provocative works, like “Cut Piece,” where she allowed spectators to cut her clothing as a statement against violence towards women, will be on display, alongside other art of hers that captivated Lennon at their first encounter.