Yoko Ono is a multimedia artist, musician, filmmaker, and one of the world’s most iconic activists for world peace and human rights.  Her groundbreaking conceptual and performance pieces established her as an important voice in the avant-garde art world and beyond.  A remarkable partnership with John Lennon, from the time they met until his death, affirmed Ms. Ono’s strong commitment to social issues ranging from gun control to ending hunger, supporting victims of abuse, and always working towards world peace.  Major presentations, including Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind, continue to introduce her work to new generations.  In 2024, she received the Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement in the arts.