Yoko Ono Retrospective at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Highlights Her Aesthetic of Refusal
A retrospective exhibition titled 'Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind' is currently on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, showcasing over 200 works from the artist's career. The exhibition, curated by Juliet Bingham, Patrizia Dander, Andrew de Brún, and Jamillah James, focuses on Ono's early conceptual and performance pieces from the 1960s and 1970s, emphasizing themes of denial, impermanence, and noncompliance. Key works include 'Strip Tease for Three' (1966), 'Cut Piece' (1964), and 'Half-a-Room' (1967). The show originated at Tate Modern in 2024 and will travel to the Broad in Los Angeles after closing in Chicago on February 22. The exhibition presents a contrast between Ono's challenging early work and her more accessible later peace-themed installations.
Key facts
- The exhibition 'Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind' features over 200 objects, primarily word scores and performance documentation.
- The retrospective opened at Tate Modern in 2024 and runs at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago until February 22, before moving to the Broad in Los Angeles.
- Curators include Juliet Bingham, Patrizia Dander, Andrew de Brún, and the MCA's Jamillah James.
- The show emphasizes Ono's early conceptual works from the 1960s and 1970s, with few pieces produced after 1971.
- Notable works displayed include 'Strip Tease for Three' (1966), 'Cut Piece' (1964), and 'Half-a-Room' (1967).
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
- Tate Modern
- The Broad
- Museum of Modern Art
Locations
- Chicago
- London
- Los Angeles
- New York