Oct 10, 2000 yoko ono was born in 1933 in tokyo, japan. Why yoko onos strange art book grapefruit is a welcome remedy. She was married to john lennon from 1969 until his death in 1980. 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. One of my favourties is the do it yourself synopsis at the beginning. Grapefruit signed first edition yoko ono first thus. See more ideas about yoko ono, yoko and in this moment. In 1964, yoko had selfpublished 500 copies of grapefruit, her goodnaturedly defiant little book. It compiled the absurd, funny, and openended ideas that she had been jotting down since she. 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. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono yoko ono on. Oct 10, 2000 grapefruit by yoko ono, 9780743201100, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Signed and dated 2001 nycon the title page by yoko ono. Yoko ono grapefruit first edition inscribed at the judson.
These worksconceptual instructionsare the culmination of a. Yoko ono has 51 books on goodreads with 26956 ratings. The guests go in to supper melody sumner, john cage, robert ashley, yoko ono, laurie anderson, charles amirkhanian, michael peppe and k. Included in momas exhibition book is a 1971 letter from ono to the fluxus ringleader george maciunas, in which she sternly and righteously. Grapefruit yoko ono inbunden 9780743201100 adlibris. 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.
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Grapefruit book by yoko ono, john lennon official publisher. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko o. 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. In just about fine condition, with only the slightest bit of edgewear and some creasing near. Grapefruit by yoko ono art bibliographies cite this for me.
A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono, and memories of john lennon, and more on. Yoko calls entries in grapefruit both pieces and instructions to create a painting in your mind. Grapefruit by ono, yoko and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Together, the two formed the plastic ono band and spent much of their time on peace and humanitarian efforts. An important archive relating to the british publication of yoko onos grapefruit, comprising the true first edition limited to 500 copies tokyo, 1964 used for setting the uk edition. In just about fine condition, with only the slightest bit of edgewear and some creasing near the front joint. Signed by both john lennon and yoko ono on the front free endpaper.
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. I bought this book in england in 1970 when it was released with the charming cover of a grapefruit atop a female posterior. See all books authored by yoko ono, including grapefruit. Still somewhat innocent, and yet, very wise in the the ways of the world. A dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. Grapefruit yoko ono john lennon first edition signed. Signed on the first blank by yoko in black felt pen and lennon in blue felt pen. 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.
Yoko a dream you dream alone may be a dream, but a dream two people dream together is a reality. Grapefruit is one of the monuments of conceptual art of the early 1960s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Grapefruit 9780743201100 by ono, yoko and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Ono continues her artistic endeavors as a writer, painter, and musician. Yoko ono is a japanese artist and political activist, known for her work in avantgarde art, music and filmmaking. A book of instructions and drawings by yoko ono public library part irreverent activity book for. 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. Grapefruit by yoko ono, 9780743201100, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Grapefruit first edition, inscribed at the judson church gallery opening, 1966 publication. Yoko ono legendary avantgarde icon yoko ono has inspired generations of artists and performers. I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yoko s instructions to burn it afterward. Inscribed on the front endpaper to paul, love yoko ono. 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. Her previous books include grapefruit and an invisible flower with sean ono lennon. 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. It has become famous as an early example of conceptual art, containing a series. 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. Originally published in 1970, grapefruit remains one of the icons of a generation, with a mixture of poetic verse, drawings, mock questionnaires, and more. Yoko onos guide to living art swann galleries news. First printing of the first british commonwealth edition.
Sep 21, 2017 yoko ono s 1964 book grapefruit, an early experiment in conceptual art, inspired the lyrics to john lennons imagine. Yoko ono publishes poetry sequel 50 years after first book. 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. The author, poet, and conceptual artists first book. Her work also encompasses performance art, which she performs in both english and japanese, and filmmaking. Grapefruit first edition, inscribed at the judson church gallery opening, 1966 author. Take the sound of stone aging and enjoy this gem of a book.
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. Bookstores are full of self help books and card decks to inspire. 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. I loved the book and kept it rather than follow yokos instructions to burn it afterward. Grapefruit by yoko ono introductory drawings by john lennon. But grapefruit shows you the early yoko, including new material in this edition.
Regarded as poetry, thought bombs, metaphysical metrics, and kodachrome luminescences, a long outofprint collection of yoko onos synthesis of the fluxus art. Grapefruit is a must for all those who are interested in fluxus, instructional painting and yoko ono. Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is yoko onos whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of. She was married to english singersongwriter john lennon of the. Yoko onos poems, drawings, and instructions for life. It is a piece of incredible artistic work, only because it really allows you into yoko onos thought process. One woman show, 19601971 and revisiting the first edition of the conceptualart compendium grapefruit. 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. One of 500 copies printed, preceding the uk edition by four years. Yoko onos strange fruit grapefruit madeline bocaro.
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