Is Yoko Ono A-List?

Fluxus Movement Pioneer

Ono establishes herself in the New York avant-garde art scene with conceptual and performance works. Her 'Cut Piece' performance becomes an influential feminist artwork, though she remains known only in art circles.

Marriage to John Lennon

Marries Beatles member John Lennon, instantly becoming one of the world's most famous and controversial figures. She faces intense public scrutiny and blame for the Beatles' breakup.

Bed-In for Peace

The Amsterdam and Montreal Bed-Ins for Peace with Lennon generate massive global media attention. Her activism and artistic collaboration with Lennon make her a household name, albeit polarizing.

Lennon's Assassination

John Lennon's murder devastates Ono personally while elevating her public profile through grief and sympathy. She inherits Lennon's estate and becomes guardian of his legacy.

Season of Glass Album

Releases 'Season of Glass,' her musical response to Lennon's death, featuring his bloodied glasses on the cover. The controversial album brings critical attention to her artistic work.

Golden Lion Career Award

Receives the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale, recognizing her pioneering contributions to contemporary art. Her artistic legacy is finally acknowledged independent of Lennon.

Feminist Icon Recognition

A new generation rediscovers Ono as a feminist pioneer and avant-garde artist. Major retrospectives reframe her as an influential artist beyond her Beatles connection.

Elder Art World Icon

At 93, Ono remains a revered figure in art and music, celebrated for her conceptual art and peace activism. She is a household name worldwide due to her association with Lennon and her own influential artistic career.