Yoko Ono's 'Music of the Mind' Exhibition at Berlin's Gropius Bau Surveys Six Decades of Conceptual Art

At Berlin's Gropius Bau, Yoko Ono's exhibition titled 'Music of the Mind' showcases more than 200 pieces spanning six decades. It includes early Instruction Paintings from 1960-61 and significant installations such as Ceiling Painting and Apple, both from 1966. Participatory artworks like Bag Piece (1964/2025) and Shadow Piece (1963/2025) are featured, alongside politically charged works like the banned FILM NO. 4 ('BOTTOMS') (1966-1967) and White Chess Set (1966). Feminist expressions are evident in Cut Piece (1964/2003) and RAPE (1968-1969). The exhibition, which runs until 31 August 2025, also includes Nine Wish Trees (1996/2025) for peace. Jenny Schlenzka emphasizes Ono's distinctive artistic experiences, with the opening event being The Blue Room Event (1966).