Yoko Ono: Everything in the Universe Is Unfinished
For Yoko Ono, words, artworks, and books still have the power to change the world we live in for the better. Thus she continuously shares with us her vision of and philosophy on life—one that is made of pivotal experiences, unstoppable optimism, and a love for the other. Coming after several volumes that have proved to be life companions to many, “Everything in the Universe Is Unfinished” reflects on her most recent feelings through a delicate interweaving of poems, aphorisms, short stories, and drawings. Peace is power. Born in Tokyo, 1933, Yoko Ono was the first woman admitted to the philosophy program at Gakushuin University, Tokyo, where she studied before moving to New York in 1953. By 1960 she had become a vital part of the New York avant-garde and the international Fluxus movements, being a critical link between the American and Japanese avant-gardes, pioneering new idioms in performance and art. Her boundary-pushing early works include the pioneering performance work “Cut Piece,” and her book of collected conceptual instructions, “Grapefruit,” both 1964. By 1968, Ono began collaborating in art, music, and peace activism with her partner and husband John Lennon. As a singer and songwriter, she has released fourteen studio albums and eight collaborative albums, including the 1981 Grammy award winning Album of the Year, “Double Fantasy.” Ono’s artworks and films are widely exhibited internationally and are included numerous prestigious museum and private collections. In 2009 she was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from the Venice Biennale. Ono’s groundbreaking work greatly influenced the international development of Conceptual art, performance art, and experimental film and music.
| Binding | Smyth-Sewn Hardcover with Embossed Metallic Foil Spine |
| Paper Type | 120 GSM Acid-Free Archival Woodfree Cream Paper |
| Page Count | 256 Illustrated Pages |
| Dimensions | 6.5" x 9.25" Coffee Table & Study Format |
| Language | English with High-Resolution Architectural & Cipher Plates |
| Ribbon Marker | Woven Silk Burgundy & Gold Ribbon Bookmark |
| Publisher | Arcana Vault Press, New York |
Curator Notes: Yoko Ono: Everything in the Universe Is Unfinished
For Yoko Ono, words, artworks, and books still have the power to change the world we live in for the better. Thus she continuously shares with us her vision of and philosophy on life—one that is made of pivotal experiences, unstoppable optimism, and a love for the other. Coming after several volumes that have proved to be life companions to many, “Everything in the Universe Is Unfinished” reflects on her most recent feelings through a delicate interweaving of poems, aphorisms, short stories, and drawings. Peace is power. Born in Tokyo, 1933, Yoko Ono was the first woman admitted to the philosophy program at Gakushuin University, Tokyo, where she studied before moving to New York in 1953. By 1960 she had become a vital part of the New York avant-garde and the international Fluxus movements, being a critical link between the American and Japanese avant-gardes, pioneering new idioms in performance and art. Her boundary-pushing early works include the pioneering performance work “Cut Piece,” and her book of collected conceptual instructions, “Grapefruit,” both 1964. By 1968, Ono began collaborating in art, music, and peace activism with her partner and husband John Lennon. As a singer and songwriter, she has released fourteen studio albums and eight collaborative albums, including the 1981 Grammy award winning Album of the Year, “Double Fantasy.” Ono’s artworks and films are widely exhibited internationally and are included numerous prestigious museum and private collections. In 2009 she was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from the Venice Biennale. Ono’s groundbreaking work greatly influenced the international development of Conceptual art, performance art, and experimental film and music.
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A treasure trove of mechanical ingenuity and philosophical puzzles. A must-read for any curious mind.
Fascinating historical depth combined with cryptic challenges. The typography and layout are an art form in themselves.
The Smyth-sewn binding allows it to lay completely flat on my study desk. Rich archival paper that smells wonderful.
