Message from Yoko Ono Dear Friends, In 1969, John and I were so naïve to think that doing the Bed-In would help change the world. Well, it might have. But at the time, we didn’t know. It was good that we filmed it, though. The film is powerful now. What we said then could have [...]
Music has always been a major part of Yoko Ono’s life, from those legendary days as John Lennon’s iconic partner to the recent dance floor hits she has been delighting us with. Just how was the Yoko legend born? How does one reconcile such strong political ideals with a wicked sense of style? In time [...]
IMAGINE PEACE 2012 Yoko Ono Lennon 18 February 2011 Dear Friends, Today, February 18th, 2011, I am 78. I know you are asking many questions on Twitter and elsewhere about what I am really like. It’s something I would love to know, too! One day it will suddenly dawn on us …maybe. The world situation [...]
LOVE Born from a personal friendship and mutual admiration between the late George Harrison and Cirque founder Guy Laliberté, LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion behind the most beloved rock group of all time to create a vivid, intimate and powerful entertainment experience. The international cast of [...]
“All Together Now,” the documentary about the making of The Beatles and Cirque du Soleil’s show “The Beatles: LOVE,” won Best Long Form Music Video at the 52nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night. The director Adrian Wills and the film’s producers Martin Bolduc and Jonathan Clyde were at the event to collect the [...]
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER Viðey Island, Reykjavík, Iceland with stars, clouds and the Northern Lights. Christmas Day, 25 Dec 2009, 10:53pm AFFIRMATION FOR 2010 by Yoko Ono I would like you to share an affirmation with me. Think it, say it, with firm belief, knowing that we are all one. In the name of truth, peace and [...]
How would you describe the current stage in your artistic practice? What’s the relationship between art and life? My life is art. Art is my life. Any hobby besides art? Do you treat art practice as your work? All that entails in life is my hobby. How would you describe change in your practice from [...]
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER: Dec 31, 2008 8:21 PM Yoko Ono Lennon – New Year’s Eve Message 2008/2009 ON ENTERING THE AGE OF JOY This last day of the year 2008 All of us can come together at www.IMAGINEPEACE.com To enjoy spectacular images from the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER - LIVE – from Reykjavik, Iceland – a special program [...]
Apple and Cirque du Soleil have partnered up with The Bigger Picture to bring ‘All Together Now’ to digital cinema audiences across North America on October 20th. “Seeing this documentary on the big screen will truly be a moving experience for the viewer as they witness the creation of the show LOVE” says director Adrian [...]
Yoko, what advice would you give to an artist who has lost his or her sense of inspiration? To know that it will come back at an unexpected time so not to worry or push it.. But be prepared for the time it will come back. Meaning, don’t kill yourself getting drunk or shooting up. [...]
TEN ETERNAL QUESTIONS Questions by Zoe Sallis, Answers by Yoko Ono 1. What is your concept of God? YO: God is within us and in all animate and inanimate objects in the Universe. 2. Do you think this life is all there is, or do you believe in an afterlife? YO: I think we have [...]
Arguably the inspiration for more great art than any other human emotion, love nevertheless presents a challenge to the visual artist. How do you depict love? How do you convey its complexity and intensity? Drawing together works of art from the fifteenth century to the present day, this exhibition will explore how artists have represented [...]
John Lennon & Yoko Ono: ‘WAR IS OVER! (If You Want It)’ December 8, 2007 I miss you, John. 27 years later, I still wish I could turn back the clock to the Summer of 1980. I remember everything – sharing our morning coffee, walking in the park together on a beautiful day, and [...]
