Representative work by Yoko Ono
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Artist

Yoko Ono

b. 1933, Tokyo, Japan · Japanese

  • Gakushuin University

Yoko Ono developed a foundational conceptual and performance practice from instruction pieces, audience participation, film and sound. Her early works in New York and Tokyo helped establish a form of art in which an idea, action or invitation could be sufficient material.

Performance; instruction; film; music; installation

Artist Films

Major Works

  • 1964Cut Piece
  • 1964Grapefruit
  • 1961Painting to Hammer a Nail
  • 1966Ceiling Painting / YES Painting
  • 1970Fly
  • 1966Film No. 4 (Bottoms)
  • 1996 onwardWish Tree
  • 1960sInstruction Paintings
  • 1966Sky TV
  • 2007Imagine Peace Tower

Interviews & Writing

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