Episode Notes

• Ono, Yoko. Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1970. This seminal work by Yoko Ono, first published in 1964, is a collection of conceptual art instructions and is often considered a precursor to much of her later work, including her public art installations like Skylanding. Read more about the book here.

• Ono, Yoko. Skylanding. Public Art Installation, Chicago, 2016. Yoko Ono’s Skylanding is her first permanent public art installation in the United States, located in Chicago’s Jackson Park. The installation consists of 12 lotus petals made of steel and reflects themes of peace, healing, and nature. The artwork commemorates the historic 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and the site’s Japanese heritage. Learn more about Skylanding on the official website.

• Glassman, Marc. "The Art of Yoko Ono." C Magazine, Winter 2000. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Yoko Ono's art, including her public installations. It explores her impact on conceptual art and her transition from avant-garde projects to large-scale public works like Skylanding.

• Wainwright, Oliver. "Yoko Ono: The Sky is Always Clear." The Guardian, October 17, 2016. Wainwright’s article discusses the unveiling of Skylanding in Chicago, offering insight into Ono’s artistic vision and the significance of the site. It also touches on her broader body of work in public art. Read the full article here.

• Gordon, Alastair. Yoko Ono: An Artful Life. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2021. This biography offers a comprehensive overview of Yoko Ono's life and career, including her work on Skylanding. The book explores her influence on contemporary art and the personal and cultural contexts behind her projects.

• Lehrer, Adam. "Yoko Ono's Skylanding and the Power of Public Art." Forbes, November 2, 2016. In this article, Lehrer examines Skylanding within the context of public art's role in community and cultural memory. He discusses how Ono's work resonates with themes of peace and historical reflection

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