“In the '60s we fought for peace, when the Vietnam war was on. We were against the cops and against the politicians, and there was a lot of waving banners and all that. And I think in a way, just as they were enjoying that machoism of war, we were enjoying the machismo of being anti-war, you know?”

Japanese artist and peace activist, born 1933. She is best known for her avant-garde performances and multimedia artworks that explore themes of war, love, and human connection. Her collaborations with John Lennon, particularly the Plastic Ono Band and their activism, remain iconic in music and art history.