Yoko Ono; John Lennon

Sittersback to top

• John Lennon (1940-1980), Musician; co-founder and singer for The Beatles. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.
• Yoko Ono (1933-), Artist; second wife of John Lennon. Sitter in 7 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Tom Blau (1912-1984), Photographer. Artist associated with 55 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Lennon first met Onoafter the Beatles's final tour in 1966 at her exhibition at the Indica Gallery, London. Their wedding in Gibraltar in 1969 was followed by a 'Bed-In' for peace in Amsterdam. On a second 'Bed-In' in Montreal they recorded the song Give Peace a Chance. As a couple they promoted peace, feminism and racial harmony, introducing the idea of 'Bagism' against prejudice in 1969. Ono was present at the recording of the Beatles last album, Abbey Road, in January 1969 and the band released The Ballard of John and Yoko that year. Their son, Sean Ono Lennon was born in 1975. This was taken at John and Yoko's estate near Ascot, Berkshire.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Beatles to Bowie: the 60s exposed (15 October 2009 - 24 January 2010)
• Born 1947 - Camera Press at 60 (30 October 2007 - 20 April 2008)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Couples
• Eyeglasses and spectacles
• In profile