Yoko Ono

Artist, Musician, Activist

Yoko Ono is a Japanese multimedia artist and peace activist known for her avant-garde art and influential role in the anti-war movement.

Born
February 18, 1933
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About Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono — Life and Legacy

Yoko Ono is a prominent Japanese multimedia artist, musician, and peace activist whose work has significantly impacted contemporary art and social movements. Best known for her avant-garde approach, Ono's contributions to the art world include conceptual pieces that often invite audience interaction, such as her famous 'Wish Tree' project, which encourages people to share their hopes for peace. Central to Ono's philosophy is the belief in the transformative power of imagination. She famously stated, 'Imagine all the people living life in peace,' a call for unity that challenges the status quo of conflict and division. This quote encapsulates her vision of a world where creativity and compassion prevail over discord. Ono's work often reflects her commitment to activism, merging art with social commentary to inspire change and provoke thought. Today, Ono's quotes and artistic endeavors resonate deeply, reminding us of the importance of creativity in fostering peace and understanding. Her unique perspective continues to inspire individuals to envision a better world, making her a vital voice in both the art community and the broader cultural landscape.

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"Some people are old at 18 and some are young at 90. Time is a concept that humans created."

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"Every drop in the ocean counts."

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"Fracking kills, and it doesn't just kill us. It kills the land, nature and, eventually, the whole world."

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"Imagine a dolphin dancing in the sky. Let it dance with joy. Think of yourself at the bottom of the ocean watching."

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"Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance."

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"Each time we don't say what we wanna say, we're dying."

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"Healing yourself is connected with healing others."

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"Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world. Just start thinking peace, and the message will spread quicker than you think."

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"Be silent in a group of people See what they reveal to you."

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"I think that all women are witches, in the sense that a witch is a magical being. Don't be scared of witches, because we are good witches, and you should appreciate our magical power."

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"If everybody thinks of something, then it will happen. Your mind is part of the universe. It is connected, you can use its energy."

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"Artists are going to be the metronome of this society."

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"Sometimes I am happy and sometimes not. I am, after all, a human being, you know. And I am glad that we are sometimes happy and sometimes not. You get your wisdom working by having different emotions."

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"We are all dreamers creating the next world, the next beautiful world for ourselves and for our children."

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"Look at yourself in the mirror and don't be afraid to notice how beautiful you are."

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"The sky is always there for me, while my life has been going through many, many changes. When I look up the sky, it gives me a nice feeling, like looking at an old friend."

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"Some people say, "Sometimes I have violent thoughts, what can I do?" So I say, "Well, have them!" Cos we should not try to control ourselves. It's very bad to control ourselves in this sense. If you have any emotion at all, if its a bad emotion or good emotion, think about it, you should just understand that you have those emotions. And it's good because we are people and we have all these emotions. And the result of that is you would become more and more peaceful. If you don't let those emotions be inside of you then you become extremely violent."

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