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Yes Yoko Ono by Jann S. Wenner, Jon Hendricks, David A. Ross, Murray Sayle, Alexandra Munroe
rachelevolve's review against another edition
5.0
This is my second favorite Art book (Art Lover being the first).
It's an in-depth study of Yoko Ono's contribution to the conceptual Art movement. When I picked up this book I knew only two things about her.
1-She was John Lennon's wife.
2-She claimed to be an artist.
I'm now embarrassed to admit my ignorance. After reading this art book, if anyone were to ask me who my favorite artist is, I would have to proudly say it's Yoko Ono, hands down, and I wouldn't be ashamed to admit it either. She is indeed one of the most misunderstood artist of our time. Her "YES" and "Ex it" pieces are among my most favorite. I admire her inner strength to stay focused on her life's mission, although all her life she's struggled with society trying to bring her down and minimize her work. She doesn't have a huge following, but the few people she does have are loyal and truly get the message she's trying to convey. I'm surprised the art world hasn't realized they have an artistic genius still living within our generation. I'm eager to read so much more about her art.
The book is strictly about her art, not about John Lennon. Any parts mentioning John in the book is about his collaboration or assistance in her/their Artwork. It tells you just enough relevant details about John, but nothing gossipy. I really respected that aspect of the book. It was very well written. I even went online and searched for more books by the author.
I would read this book again and again.
It's an in-depth study of Yoko Ono's contribution to the conceptual Art movement. When I picked up this book I knew only two things about her.
1-She was John Lennon's wife.
2-She claimed to be an artist.
I'm now embarrassed to admit my ignorance. After reading this art book, if anyone were to ask me who my favorite artist is, I would have to proudly say it's Yoko Ono, hands down, and I wouldn't be ashamed to admit it either. She is indeed one of the most misunderstood artist of our time. Her "YES" and "Ex it" pieces are among my most favorite. I admire her inner strength to stay focused on her life's mission, although all her life she's struggled with society trying to bring her down and minimize her work. She doesn't have a huge following, but the few people she does have are loyal and truly get the message she's trying to convey. I'm surprised the art world hasn't realized they have an artistic genius still living within our generation. I'm eager to read so much more about her art.
The book is strictly about her art, not about John Lennon. Any parts mentioning John in the book is about his collaboration or assistance in her/their Artwork. It tells you just enough relevant details about John, but nothing gossipy. I really respected that aspect of the book. It was very well written. I even went online and searched for more books by the author.
I would read this book again and again.
arilaurel's review against another edition
5.0
A gigantic book that I am surprised I got through, but actually so intriguing if you're a fan. It showcases a lot of her work, and goes deep in her life coming up and distinguishing herself as an artist, from the other Onos in her family, how she was influenced by post-war Marxist art movements in Japan, the conceit of her projects, how they're informed by zen concepts, others who were inspired by her work, her time with the Fluxus group, and much more. This focuses on Yoko and her achievements in their own right. It doesn't need to make a case for her.
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