Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here
Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

Yoko Ono: This Is Not Here

1972Movie18 minEnglish

On John's 31st birthday, Yoko held an art exhibit, "This Is Not Here", at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, N.Y.. The show was taped and aired on U.S. TV on May 11, 1972 as "John and Yoko in Syracuse, New York.

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Director: Yoko OnoGenres: Documentary, Experimental, Music

Plot Summary

This experimental documentary captures Yoko Ono's groundbreaking 1971 exhibition 'This Is Not Here' at the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, New York. The film intersperses footage of the exhibition's installation and public viewing with candid moments of Ono and John Lennon interacting with the art and discussing their creative process. It offers a unique, intimate glimpse into Ono's artistic vision and her collaborative relationship with Lennon during this period.

Critical Reception

As an experimental film and a document of an art exhibition, 'This Is Not Here' received a limited theatrical release and was primarily viewed within art and film circles. Contemporary reviews often focused on its avant-garde nature and its portrayal of Ono's challenging and interactive art pieces. While not widely reviewed in mainstream media, it is recognized as an important artifact of Ono's early career and her significant influence on conceptual art and performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, immersive portrayal of Ono's conceptual art.
  • Noted for its intimate and candid behind-the-scenes look at Yoko Ono and John Lennon.
  • Recognized as an important piece of experimental filmmaking and art documentation.

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Fun Fact

The exhibition 'This Is Not Here' was Yoko Ono's first major museum show in the United States, and the film serves as a vital record of this significant artistic event.

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