What we can all learn from Yoko Ono

Author: Natalia Ivanova

Yoko Ono - artist, activist, muse and widow of John Lennon celebrates her 18th birthday on February 89th. Her life is controversial, as is her work. John spoke of her - "everyone knows her name, but no one knows what she does."

Indeed, she is better known as the wife of a legendary musician, however, it is difficult to imagine the history of modern art, music and fashion without Yoko. She is an inspiration, and her view of the world is an example for many. On the occasion of Yoko Ono's birthday, we remembered her main life rules.

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Don't put limits on yourself

Yoko Ono is the first woman to enter a Tokyo high school and has become a hippie and feminist icon despite her conservative family. She was one of the first to invite viewers to dialogue through her performances, her works have their own voice and an important message for the world and society.

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Say yes to life

According to legend, her installation "Ceiling Painting", where you had to climb up the stairs and see the tiny word "yes" on the ceiling, attracted the attention of John Lennon to her. Yoko says yes to everything that interests her, in defiance of judgment and stereotypes.

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Creativity is everyone's business

Yoko called herself "an artist without talent who created something" - indicating by this that art is not only for the elite, it is available to everyone who wants to speak out. As a result, her performances and films have entered the history of modern art, they are studied at universities.

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Create your own style

The artist says that she has no fashion secrets, but over the years, Yoko has remained true to her unique style. She loves men's blazers, fitted vests, V-neck tops, derby hats and round glasses. And she wore sneakers with a dress to her wedding back in 1969.

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you can change something

Yoko Ono still organizes exhibitions that motivate people to be more environmentally friendly and other important global issues. “I believe in people. People can change things. I think that we should find and invent things that help humanity, not harm the planet. Seems like we should have figured it out by now? The future is now, you can't wait for it to happen."

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