Yoko Ono, born on February 18, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned pioneer of avant-garde art, performance and experimental music. In the 1950s she moved to the United States, where she became associated with the Fluxus movement, which is known for its innovative artistic approach.

Yoko Ono, born on February 18, 1933 in Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned pioneer of avant-garde art, performance and experimental music

Despite reducing her public appearances for health reasons, Ono remains a significant voice in the art and music worlds. Recently awarded the prestigious Edward MacDowell Medal for her contribution over seven decades, Ono will be represented at the ceremony by her longtime manager.

Tate Modern in the UK is currently hosting the exhibition "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind", curated by Juliet Bingham. In collaboration with Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, this retrospective spans from the mid-1950s to the present day, highlighting pivotal moments in Ono's influential career, including her formative years in London, where she met her future husband and artistic collaborator, John Lennon.

Tate Modern in the UK is currently hosting the exhibition "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind". This retrospective spans from the mid-1950s to the present day, highlighting pivotal moments in Ono's influential career, including her formative years in London

At the heart of the exhibition are some of Ono's most seminal works and performances. Among them, "Cut Piece" (1964) stands out as a milestone in performance art. In it, Ono sat silently on stage, inviting the audience to approach and cut off parts of her clothing, challenging passive spectatorship and exploring themes of power and vulnerability in her performances in Tokyo, New York and London.

At the heart of the exhibition are some of Ono's most seminal works and performances. Among them, "Cut Piece" (1964) stands out as a milestone in performance art

"No.4" (1966-67), also known as "Bottoms", is an experimental film by Yoko Ono. It consists of a series of close-ups of the buttocks of several people walking on a tape. It is one of Ono's most controversial and discussed works, as it reflects her avant-garde approach and her interest in challenging the conventional norms of art and film.

"No.4" (1966-67) is an experimental film by Yoko Ono. It is one of Ono's most controversial and discussed works, as it reflects her avant-garde approach and her interest in challenging the conventional norms of art and film.

By focusing on a part of the body normally considered private and sometimes taboo, Ono intended to challenge social norms and provoke reflection on human identity and vulnerability. The explicit nature of the film provoked censorship and bans in some places, but also sparked debates about the nature of art and the role of the artist in society.

By focusing on a part of the body normally considered private and sometimes taboo, Ono intended to challenge social norms and provoke reflection on human identity and vulnerability.

Interactive elements such as "Wishing Trees for London" further engage visitors in Ono's artistic vision. This installation, part of her worldwide "Wishing Tree" project since the 1990s, invites participants to write their wishes on paper and tie them to live tree branches, inspired by the Japanese tradition of wish-making. The concept is deeply rooted in traditional Japanese customs, where people tie wishes to trees at temples and shrines.

Interactive elements such as "Wishing Trees for London" further engage visitors in Ono's artistic vision. This installation, part of her worldwide "Wishing Tree" project since the 1990s, invites participants to write their wishes on paper and tie them to live tree branches, inspired by the Japanese tradition of wish-making.

Showcasing 200 works that span scores, installations, film, music, and photography, the Tate Modern exhibition highlights Ono's enduring impact on art, language, and public engagement. The exhibition, open until September 1st, invites the public to delve into the depth of his creativity and its relevance to contemporary issues.