Yoko Ono “A statue was here”
Tomio Koyama Gallery Roppongi
Until Jul 5
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Yoko Ono
Tomio Koyama Gallery Roppongi and Tennoz are pleased to announce “A statue was here,” an exhibition by Yoko Ono.
Yoko Ono (1933-) has remained an influential figure not only in the art world but also in society at large throughout a career spanning more than 70 years. Her diverse and innovative artistic expression—ranging from instructions, objects, films, music, and performances to installations—have sparked the imaginations and actions of viewers. Her work carries a poetic sense of beauty, liberating both everyday objects and the human mind from conventional concepts, while underscoring the importance of human interaction.
Ono’s creative energy remains undiminished. A major solo exhibition at the Tate Modern in 2024 created a sensation, while three more solo exhibitions are currently being held concurrently in Berlin at the Gropius Bau, Neue Nationalgalerie, and New Berlin Art Society.
In Japan, her work Cloud Piece (1963)— featuring a mirror placed inside a hole in the ground that reflects the sky, uniting sky and earth—will be exhibited at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Starting June 5, her work Fly (1963) will be reimagined as an installation in the Expanded section of Art Osaka.
This marks Ono’s third solo exhibition with Tomio Koyama Gallery, and her first in nine years. The exhibition is curated by her studio director, Connor Monahan.
At the Roppongi gallery, the focus is on white and transparent three-dimensional works often made from acrylic, with some incorporating readymade objects. Ono has called these works “conceptual objects”, several of which were first exhibited in London in 1966 at Indica Gallery and in 1967 at Lisson Gallery. These were among the first object-based works she created.
The Tennoz gallery will feature Wrapping Piece and Draw Circle Painting, participatory works that invite audience participation and performance.
Yoko Ono (1933-) has remained an influential figure not only in the art world but also in society at large throughout a career spanning more than 70 years. Her diverse and innovative artistic expression—ranging from instructions, objects, films, music, and performances to installations—have sparked the imaginations and actions of viewers. Her work carries a poetic sense of beauty, liberating both everyday objects and the human mind from conventional concepts, while underscoring the importance of human interaction.
Ono’s creative energy remains undiminished. A major solo exhibition at the Tate Modern in 2024 created a sensation, while three more solo exhibitions are currently being held concurrently in Berlin at the Gropius Bau, Neue Nationalgalerie, and New Berlin Art Society.
In Japan, her work Cloud Piece (1963)— featuring a mirror placed inside a hole in the ground that reflects the sky, uniting sky and earth—will be exhibited at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Starting June 5, her work Fly (1963) will be reimagined as an installation in the Expanded section of Art Osaka.
This marks Ono’s third solo exhibition with Tomio Koyama Gallery, and her first in nine years. The exhibition is curated by her studio director, Connor Monahan.
At the Roppongi gallery, the focus is on white and transparent three-dimensional works often made from acrylic, with some incorporating readymade objects. Ono has called these works “conceptual objects”, several of which were first exhibited in London in 1966 at Indica Gallery and in 1967 at Lisson Gallery. These were among the first object-based works she created.
The Tennoz gallery will feature Wrapping Piece and Draw Circle Painting, participatory works that invite audience participation and performance.
Schedule Now in session | Jun 10 (Tue) 2025-Jul 5 (Sat) 2025 14 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://tomiokoyamagallery.com/en/exhibitions/yokoono2025/ | ||||
| Venue | Tomio Koyama Gallery Roppongi http://www.tomiokoyamagallery.com/ | ||||
| Location | 2F Complex665, 6-5-24 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 | ||||
| Access | 2 minute walk from exit 1b at Roppongi Station on the Hbiya or Toei Oedo line, 8 minute walk from exit 7 at Azabu-juban Station on the Nanboku or Toei Oedo line, 11 minute walk from exit 5 at Nogizaka Station on the Chiyoda line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6434-7225 | ||||
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