Yoko Ono
Yoko Ono's Music Of The Mind Exhibit at the Broad in Downtown L.A is an avant-garde show of her work, a story of hers and John Lennon's activism, and their peace movement which was supported by countless number of people, leading to his assassination.
There are black and white paintings, and sketches by Yoko Ono. Her work challenges conventions, and mainstream culture, encouraging people to think for themselves instead of simply accepting mass ideology. In some of her work, she leaves the images and words incomplete, and asks the viewers to complete it through their physical, or mental imagination.
There is a room where you can write your sentiments in blue ink if you can find an empty space. I assure you that there are none, unless you are at least seven feet tall. The idea is cool. But it would have been nice if they had more empty walls.
In another room, you can write a note addressed to Yoko, and stick it to the wall with a tape.
Some nudity such as pictures of breasts, and private parts are displayed on the ceiling. A large screen with someone's naked behind moves by shifting from one leg to another. The famous picture of John Lennon, and Yoko Ono in the nude are displayed. These images symbolize breaking loose from societal pressures, and what are acceptable behaviors.
There are headsets throughout if you want to listen to explanations about the pieces. There are also docents that you can follow as they discuss her past, her work, and the meaning behind it.
Hats hanging from the ceiling were filled with pieces of puzzles. You were encouraged to take a piece with you. The area was called A Piece of Sky: take a piece of sky. Know that we are all part of each other. —Y.O. So, I took one because like Yoko, I believe that we are all part of a whole connected through the consciousness.
And of course, there are "no war" images everywhere. The famous white chess board and pieces make it difficult for players to distinguish the difference between their pieces and their opponent's, reinforcing the idea that there are no sides, no winners or losers, and just peace.
Visiting The Broad is free, and so is Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms, but Yoko Ono's exhibit is not free unless you decide to go on a Thursday evening.
There is a room where you can write your sentiments in blue ink if you can find an empty space. I assure you that there are none, unless you are at least seven feet tall. The idea is cool. But it would have been nice if they had more empty walls.
In another room, you can write a note addressed to Yoko, and stick it to the wall with a tape.
Some nudity such as pictures of breasts, and private parts are displayed on the ceiling. A large screen with someone's naked behind moves by shifting from one leg to another. The famous picture of John Lennon, and Yoko Ono in the nude are displayed. These images symbolize breaking loose from societal pressures, and what are acceptable behaviors.
There are headsets throughout if you want to listen to explanations about the pieces. There are also docents that you can follow as they discuss her past, her work, and the meaning behind it.
Hats hanging from the ceiling were filled with pieces of puzzles. You were encouraged to take a piece with you. The area was called A Piece of Sky: take a piece of sky. Know that we are all part of each other. —Y.O. So, I took one because like Yoko, I believe that we are all part of a whole connected through the consciousness.
And of course, there are "no war" images everywhere. The famous white chess board and pieces make it difficult for players to distinguish the difference between their pieces and their opponent's, reinforcing the idea that there are no sides, no winners or losers, and just peace.
Visiting The Broad is free, and so is Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Rooms, but Yoko Ono's exhibit is not free unless you decide to go on a Thursday evening.
Outside, there is a wishing tree. You can write your wishes, and hang it from a tree. Take a look at the lady in the beige outfit and a hat. She looks just like Yoko. Could it be her? I just noticed it for the first time.
A man sang Hotel California, one of my favorite songs. There was construction going on next door, and unfortunately, you hear it in the above video. Nevertheless, I enjoyed listening to him.
I got a decaf with oat milk from the kiosk, sat outside, enjoying the sun, the nice weather, people watching, and processing Yoko Ono's art. A museum employee asked me what I thought about the Exhibit. I didn't have an answer. But now that I think about it, I believe whether or not you are a fan of avant-garde oeuvre, this exhibit is a piece of history, taking you back in time to the 60s and 70s, the Vietnam war, the civil rights movement, feminism, and forward to what is happening in our world today with wars, protests, and abortion rights. Do recommend.
I got a decaf with oat milk from the kiosk, sat outside, enjoying the sun, the nice weather, people watching, and processing Yoko Ono's art. A museum employee asked me what I thought about the Exhibit. I didn't have an answer. But now that I think about it, I believe whether or not you are a fan of avant-garde oeuvre, this exhibit is a piece of history, taking you back in time to the 60s and 70s, the Vietnam war, the civil rights movement, feminism, and forward to what is happening in our world today with wars, protests, and abortion rights. Do recommend.
