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A lavish publication with new research and writing on world renowned Japanese multi-media artist, singer, songwriter and peace activist, Yoko Ono (born 1933).

Yoko Ono is a leading figure in conceptual and performance art, experimental film and music. Developing her practice in America, Japan and the UK, she is renowned for her activism, work for world peace, and environmental campaigns. Ideas are central to her art, often expressed in poetic, humorous and radical ways.

Accompanying a survey exhibition at Tate Modern in February 2024 of the same name, this richly illustrated book will explore the 'spirit of the avant-garde' in a unique and playful manner. Drawing on key themes in the show: audience participation and play, the book actively invites the reader and audience to encounter Ono's work dynamically: through music, reading, enacting, imagining and wishing.

Juliet Bingham is Curator, International Art at Tate.

Patrizia Dander is Head of Curatorial at K20, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf, Germany. Yasufumi Nakamori is Museum Director at Asia Society. He was previously Senior Curator, International Art at Tate (2018-23). Naoko Seki is a professor at WASEDA University, Tokyo and curator at Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo. David Toop is an English musician, author, curator, and Emeritus Professor. Andrew Wilson is a critic, historian and curator. He was previously Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary British Art, and archives at Tate Britain (2006-21).