Half-a-Wind Show by Yoko Ono, catalogue for the exhibition at Lisson Gallery

YOKO ONO. Catalogue of the exhibition ‘Half-a-Wind-Show’ at the Lisson Gallery. London, Lisson Gallery, 1967.

Exhibition catalogue, very rare, from Yoko Ono’s groundbreaking 1967 solo exhibition at the Lisson Gallery in London.

The exhibition featured the ‘Half-a-Room’ installation, where diverse objects such as a chair, bookshelf, and hat were painted white and halved, serving as symbolic representations of the conclusion of Ono’s second marriage. John Lennon, who sponsored the exhibition, is jointly credited with Ono for the creation of ‘Air Bottles’. Running from 11 October to 14 November 1967, ‘Half-a-Wind-Show’ marked a significant milestone in Ono’s early career, contributing to her growth and development as an artist.

Two other copies of this catalogue are kept at Tate Britain and the V&A.

Four sheets stapled (255 x 205 mm); overall very good (a few tiny stains, staples slightly rusted, slight bend at corners).