Start Date
23 March, 2024
Saturday, 1.30 - 4.30pm
Overview
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Yoko Ono's art, which activates the imaginations of her audiences and involves them in the creative process. Discover Ono’s journey across the decades, from her birth in 1933 to her artistic endeavours in Japan, the US, and the UK. Participants in this immersive session will explore and discuss Ono's iconic works, including her weird and wonderful 1964 artbook, Grapefruit. You will uncover her profound influence within artistic circles, including the avant-garde Fluxus movement and the experimental 1960s Tokyo scene.
Guided by our expert tutor, this workshop will encourage discussion of Ono’s pieces. Join us to ignite your creativity and gain insights into one of the art world's most fascinating figures.
Session 1: Background
Session 2: Discussion of artworks
Session 3: Instruction Pieces
Session 4: Presentations
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Sally Kawamura
Sally Kawamura is an art historian whose interests lie in 1960s Japanese experimental communities. Her doctoral thesis Object into Action: Group Ongaku and Fluxus (2009, University of Glasgow) investigated the reasons for the mutual similarities and connections between avant-garde practice in Japan, Europe and America. Following a career break, she now focuses her attention on Japanese contemporary art, especially interactions between experimental groups in 1960s Japan and globally. She is an Associated Researcher with the 'Activating Fluxus' project based at the Bern Academy of the Arts.
Courses fees: Full fee £30
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