The Facts
On September 28, 2026, the Getty Research Institute announced a special guided viewing of Yoko Ono materials from its collections, scheduled for September 30, 2026, from 12 to 4 pm. Led by Sarah Loyer, curator and exhibitions manager at the Broad Museum, the event will explore Ono's experimental practice and enduring influence. It coincides with The Broad's exhibition "Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind," on view May 23–October 11, 2026, and highlights the institute's multiple editions of Ono's 1964 instruction book "Grapefruit," which contains over 150 directives. The viewing will include drop-in art-making stations inspired by Ono's artist's books.
The Signal
The event underscores the Getty's commitment to preserving conceptual art history and the continued relevance of Ono's instruction-based works. As Loyer noted, "Grapefruit" remains "a work about unlocking the mind," a sentiment that resonates in an era of digital distance. Ono's instructions, which range from the poetic to the impossible, have influenced generations, including John Lennon, who credited "Grapefruit" as inspiration for "Imagine." The Getty viewing offers a rare chance to engage with the original materials that shaped a movement.
- Artists: Yoko Ono, Alison Knowles, George Maciunas, Nam June Paik, Simone Forti
- People: Sarah Loyer, John Lennon
- Museums: Getty Research Institute, The Broad, Tate Modern
- Locations: Los Angeles
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