“PMVB S MVCK….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: C = A
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ANSWER: “WHEN I HEAR MUSIC, MY BODY JUST STARTS TO MOVE. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH TRAINING OR ANYTHING. THAT’S JUST ME.” — YOKO ONO
Yoko Ono
February 18, 1933 • 93 years old • Artist, Musician & Peace Activist
Overview
Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, musician, filmmaker, and peace activist known for experimental art and music as well as her collaborations with John Lennon. Her career has spanned conceptual art, performance, recording, film, and public activism.
Early Life
Born in Tokyo, Ono spent parts of her childhood in both Japan and the United States. She later became involved in New York’s avant-garde art scene and developed a reputation for unconventional performances and conceptual works.
Art & Performance
Ono became associated with conceptual and performance art through works that invited audience participation and challenged traditional ideas about what art could be. Her piece Cut Piece became one of her best-known performances.
Music
Ono has released numerous experimental, rock, electronic, and avant-garde recordings. Her music often uses unconventional vocal techniques and has influenced later generations of alternative and experimental artists.
John Lennon & Peace Activism
Ono married John Lennon in 1969, and the couple became known for highly visible peace campaigns, including their famous Bed-Ins for Peace. Their artistic and political collaborations became an important part of both of their public identities.
Legacy
Yoko Ono remains an influential figure in conceptual art, experimental music, and peace activism. Her work has often been provocative and controversial, but its impact on modern art and alternative music has become increasingly recognized.
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