The Broad museum in Los Angeles will present 'Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind,' the artist's first solo museum exhibition in Southern California, from May 23 to October 11, 2026. Organized in collaboration with Tate Modern, London, the show spans Ono's seven-decade career, featuring interactive instruction works, participatory installations like 'Wish Trees for Los Angeles,' films such as 'Cut Piece' (1964) and 'FILM NO. 4 (BOTTOMS)' (1967), and collaborative pieces with John Lennon including 'Bed Peace' (1969). Visitors will be invited to engage directly with works that turn simple acts into expressions of peace and connection.
This exhibition matters because it brings Yoko Ono's pioneering conceptual and participatory art to a major U.S. museum, highlighting her enduring influence on contemporary culture and activism. By featuring works that blur the line between art and life—from instruction-based pieces to peace campaigns—the show underscores Ono's role in shaping interactive and socially engaged art practices. It also marks a significant moment for The Broad, which continues to champion groundbreaking artists, and for Los Angeles audiences, who will experience Ono's work in a deeply participatory way.