A new biography of Yoko Ono has revealed the artist and peace activist’s life away from the spotlight, as she approaches her final days living on a vast 600-acre farm in upstate New York
Yoko Ono still lives by one heartbreaking “goal” after John Lennon’s murder, as she approaches her final days living on her 600-acre farm.
A new biography, released last week, paints a picture of the respected artist and John Lennon’s widow, showcasing her tireless dedication to activism and promoting peace, including her collaboration on the iconic Lennon song Imagine.
However, the book’s final chapter reveals that at 92, Yoko has chosen a life of solitude, residing on her expansive farm in upstate New York, where visits from her children, Sean and Kyoko, mean she rarely needs to venture out.
According to her daughter, Yoko has “changed the world ” and is now content to “able to be quiet – listen to the wind and watch the sky”. In the book’s epilogue, author David Sheff highlights how Yoko often stated that her goal after John’s murder was simply “surviving”.
He writes: “She fought her melancholia, and fear and experienced moments of great joy. She used the traumas in her life – her childhood interrupted by war, losing Kyoko, John’s death – to create work that edified, enlightened and inspired,” reports the Mirror US.
“Yoko imagined a better world – and she worked to create one. “
The story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s meeting in November 1966 at a London gallery, where Yoko was setting up an exhibition of her work, is well-known.
The Beatles star was captivated by her art, and the pair quickly formed a deep connection that led to a passionate, albeit sometimes tumultuous, love affair.
The pair got hitched in March 1969, just before the Beatles disbanded, with a multitude of fans pointing fingers at Yoko for the group’s split. John and Yoko embarked on numerous joint ventures, spanning music to peace activism.
Following John’s murder, Yoko carried on their legacy of peace advocacy, curated global art exhibitions, and continued to produce and perform music, even into her eighties.
Her conceptual art pieces, which advocate for peace and feminism while inspiring people to dream and harness their creativity, are still showcased globally.
Sheff reports that in 2024, a significant retrospective titled ‘Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind’ was unveiled at the Modern in London. He stated: “It was the largest Yoko Ono exhibition ever, with more than two hundred works of art.
Source: Mirror
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