“People say that this new generation is so used to the Internet that their heads are already different. They can't read a book from beginning to end. That is not a tragedy. The book changes form.”

Japanese artist, musician, and peace activist

Yoko Ono is a Japanese artist, musician, and peace activist. She is also known for performance art and filmmaking. Her work spans several forms, with performance art and film alongside music and visual art. As a public figure, she has long been associated with peace activism, and her creative life has moved across art and music rather than fitting neatly into one field.