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As part of the 2013–14 Sydney International Art Series and part of an exclusive deal with the NSW government, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) and Destination NSW present, War Is Over! (if you want it): Yoko Ono.

Legendary artist, musician, activist and perhaps one of the most controversial figures in the history of rock 'n' roll, Yoko Ono has developed her first solo exhibition made up of five decades worth of art in diverse media. Over the past decade skeptics of Ono and her involvement with the Beatles disintegration in 1970, have let the past go and have started to embrace Ono's musical and artistic endeavours.

Ono brings back to life the iconic message, 'War Is Over!' that she and her late husband John Lennon spent years spreading around the world. First appearing in 1969 across billboards worldwide, the message may be the most recognised symbol of public outcry for peace during the Vietnam War. Over the past decade some of those who were once skeptical of Ono and her possible involvement in the Beatles 1970 disintegration, have let the past go and begun to embrace Ono's musical and artistic endeavours.

MCA Senior Curator Rachel Kent has worked closely with Ono on the survey. The exhibition reaffirms Ono's belief in a better future.

Sydney's MCA will be the only Australian venue for Ono's artwork which includes performances, sculpture, written texts, films, sound compositions, and participatory pieces of art that involve the viewers. The exhibit is to be presented throughout the Level Three Galleries in November of next year. Ono is expected to attend.


November 28, 2012 by Bryanna Murphy


 
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When: Saturday, 8 December - Saturday, 14 April
Where: QAGOMA, Stanley Place, South Bank

The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT7) features artworks by over 140 artists from 25 countries across the region. Pieces such as paintings, installations, sculptures and photography by Indigenous Australians and Papua New Guinean artists will also be showcased. Works by young Indonesia and Vietnamese artists will be featured, as well as artists' work from Turkey, Iran and Central Asia.

The central theme of APT7 is humanity's relationship to place at a time of rapid urbanisation and increase of people, trade and influence. The artists showcased have explored ideas regarding structures, have represented changing landscapes and alternative relationships between the city and humans.

This innovative, inspiring and interesting exhibition is running for five months at both the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. Interactive programs for children as well as a cinema program will be included during the exhibition. This showcase displays the finest artworks from across the Asia Pacific region and as it only occurs every three years, it is worth checking out!


By Elizabeth Penrose
Concrete Playground

 
Hi all..just returned from a 3 week adventure in wonderful India...hope to share some photos and get back to looking at some featured work soon. 
-Sylwia