Her approach to art was only made acceptable when white men like Kosuth and Weiner came in and did virtually the same thing as Yoko, but made them respectable and collectible" (David Bourdon). There's a lot of pieces in it saying, like, 'Imagine this' or, 'Imagine that.' If you look, if you get a copy of 'Grapefruit' and you look through, you'll see where I was influenced by her. It was promoted with a poster designed by Fluxus leader George Maciunas. "Grapefruit is one of the monuments of conceptual art of the early 1960s, She has a lyrical, poetic dimension that sets her apart from the other conceptual artists. published on 'Imagine' was inspired by Yoko's 'Grapefruit'. Work with Yoko Ono and John Lennon From April 18 to June 12, 1970, Ono and Lennon (aka Plastic Ono Band) presented a series of Fluxus art events and concerts at the Tone Deaf Music Store called GRAPEFRUIT FLUXBANQUET. Ono continues her artistic endeavors as a writer, painter, and musician. Together, the two formed the Plastic Ono Band and spent much of their time on peace and humanitarian efforts. She was married to John Lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980. Has become famous as an early example of conceptual art, containing a series of "event scores" that replace the physical work of art – the traditional stock-in-trade of artists – with instructions that an individual may, or may not, wish to enact. Yoko Ono was born in 1933 in Tokyo, Japan. Rare and desirable signed by both Ono and Lennon. The Sphere edition integrates the subject matter of Ono’s 1966 short film Bottoms. It hit number three on the US charts and was not. In near fine condition with some light rubbing and a crease to the rear panel. Imagine was released in 1971 as part of Lennon and second wife Yoko Onos public performative art and music campaign to promote global peace. 12mo, original illustrated wrappers, as issued. Signed by both John Lennon and Yoko Ono on the front free endpaper. Item Number: 58005įirst Sphere books edition of this early example of conceptual art.
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