Yoko a dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. The yes yoko ono book details her entire career up to 2000. A dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. Yoko ono is a seminal figure in the development of conceptual art, performance and fluxus, as well as film and new music. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko onos highly influential conceptual art book, signed and inscribed by yoko ono on the front free endpaper. Grapefruit yoko ono inbunden 9780743201100 adlibris. Yoko ono is a japanese artist and political activist, known for her work in avantgarde art, music and filmmaking. Her artists book grapefruit, first published in 1964 in tokyo by wunternaum press in an edition of 500 copies, contains more than 150 works divided into five sections. One woman show, 19601971 and revisiting the first edition of the conceptualart compendium grapefruit. One of my favourties is the do it yourself synopsis at the beginning. Bookstores are full of self help books and card decks to inspire. Her work also encompasses performance art, which she performs in both english and japanese, and filmmaking. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko ono s highly influential conceptual art book, signed by yoko ono on the flyleaf.
I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yoko s instructions to burn it afterward. Yoko calls entries in grapefruit both pieces and instructions to create a painting in your mind. Grapefruit first edition, inscribed at the judson church gallery opening, 1966 author. See all books authored by yoko ono, including grapefruit. Take the sound of stone aging and enjoy this gem of a book. It compiled the absurd, funny, and openended ideas that she had been jotting down since she. Yoko ono reading instructions from her grapefruit book. First sphere books edition of this early example of conceptual art. Signed and dated 2001 nycon the title page by yoko ono. Yoko onos poems, drawings, and instructions for life. Grapefruit book by yoko ono, john lennon official publisher. Regarded as poetry, thought bombs, metaphysical metrics, and kodachrome luminescences, a long outofprint collection of yoko onos synthesis of the fluxus art.
I bought this book in england in 1970 when it was released with the charming cover of a grapefruit atop a female posterior. Jul 12, 20 acorn is a sort of sequel to grapefruit, onos influential first book, which was published in 1964, before she became involved with john lennon. Regarded as poetry, thought bombs, metaphysical metrics, and kodachrome luminescences, a long outofprint collection of yoko ono s synthesis of the fluxus art movement and the written word is an original work reflecting her restless creative spirit. In 1964, yoko had selfpublished 500 copies of grapefruit, her goodnaturedly defiant little book. Grapefruit 9780743201100 by ono, yoko and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Together, the two formed the plastic ono band and spent much of their time on peace and humanitarian efforts. Signed by both john lennon and yoko ono on the front free endpaper. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko ono s highly influential conceptual art book, signed and inscribed by yoko ono on the. I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yokos instructions to burn it afterward. Grapefruit is an artists book written by yoko ono, originally published in 1964. Grapefruit signed first edition yoko ono first thus. David bourdon, as quoted in the new york times, 251989 extremely rare first edition of yoko onos highly influential conceptual art book, signed by yoko ono on the flyleaf. Yoko onos strange fruit grapefruit madeline bocaro. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono, and memories of john lennon, and more on.
Grapefruit yoko ono john lennon first edition signed. In just about fine condition, with only the slightest bit of edgewear and some creasing near the front joint. Included in momas exhibition book is a 1971 letter from ono to the fluxus ringleader george maciunas, in which she sternly and righteously. Yoko ono has 51 books on goodreads with 26956 ratings. Inscribed on the front endpaper to paul, love yoko ono. In just about fine condition, with only the slightest bit of edgewear and some creasing near. Grapefruit by yoko ono back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko ono s whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of. Yoko ono legendary avantgarde icon yoko ono has inspired generations of artists and performers.
Grapefruit first edition, inscribed at the judson church gallery opening, 1966 publication. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko o. Jun 09, 2017 grapefruit was a primary inspiration for john lennons 1971 hit song imagine, saying later that it should be credited as a lennonono song because a lot of itthe lyric and the conceptcame from yoko theres a whole pile of pieces about imagine this and imagine that. See more ideas about yoko ono, yoko and in this moment. Grapefruit by yoko ono, 9780743201100, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 10, 2000 yoko ono was born in 1933 in tokyo, japan. Signed on the first blank by yoko in black felt pen and lennon in blue felt pen. Sep 21, 2017 yoko ono s 1964 book grapefruit, an early experiment in conceptual art, inspired the lyrics to john lennons imagine. Yoko onos guide to living art swann galleries news. Grapefruit back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. Burn this story about yoko ono after youve read it pbs. But grapefruit shows you the early yoko, including new material in this edition. The first touchstone paperback edition of yoko ono s illustrated book, after the exceedingly rare 1964 first edition, of which only 500 copies were printed in tokyo.
Grapefruit is one of the monuments of conceptual art of the early 1960s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. First printing of the first british commonwealth edition. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. The author, poet, and conceptual artists first book. Still somewhat innocent, and yet, very wise in the the ways of the world.
The first touchstone paperback edition of yoko onos illustrated book, after the exceedingly rare 1964 first edition, of which only 500 copies were printed in tokyo. An important archive relating to the british publication of yoko ono s grapefruit, comprising the true first edition limited to 500 copies tokyo, 1964 used for setting the uk edition. Ono continues her artistic endeavors as a writer, painter, and musician. Grapefruit by ono, yoko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She was married to john lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980. Grapefruit is a must for all those who are interested in fluxus, instructional painting and yoko ono. It 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 stockintrade of artists with instructions that an individual may, or may not, wish to enact. Originally published in 1970, grapefruit remains one of the icons of a generation, with a mixture of poetic verse, drawings, mock questionnaires, and more. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono by. One of 500 copies printed, preceding the uk edition by four years. Grapefruit back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko ono s whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. It is a piece of incredible artistic work, only because it really allows you into yoko onos thought process. The many reasons why its time to revisit the conceptual art book. In acorn, she offers enchanting and thoughtprovoking exercises that open our eyesand all of our sensesto more creative and mindful ways of relating to ourselves, each other, and the planet we cohabit.
Why yoko onos strange art book grapefruit is a welcome remedy. Her previous books include grapefruit and an invisible flower with sean ono lennon. Yoko ono grapefruit 1970 signed 1st british edition. These worksconceptual instructionsare the culmination of a. She was married to english singersongwriter john lennon of the.
Grapefruit by yoko ono art bibliographies cite this for me. Grapefruit by yoko ono back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of. Oct 10, 2000 grapefruit by yoko ono, 9780743201100, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko ono s whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. She says my interest is mainly in painting to construct in your head. To helen, 1966, opening judson church gallery nyc, ny yoko ono. Yoko ono publishes poetry sequel 50 years after first book.
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