40 years ago Yoko Ono and John Lennon staged one of their most memorable political events in Montreal. The duo made international headline protesting the Vietnam war from Suite 1741, of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. During their week long "bed-in" Ono and Lennon met with over 150 journalists each day to discuss their hopes for a peaceful future. During that time Lennon also wrote and recorded "Give Peace a Chance" from his hotel room.
To celebrate this historical event, and the message it provided, the Montreal Museum of Fine Art is hosting Imagine: The Peace Ballad of John & Yoko, an exhibition intended to provide political and social context to the 1969 "bed-in." The exhibition was produced and curated with the help of Yoko Ono, who will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at this year's Venice Biennale. There are over 140 works including many unpublished photographs, videos, and films. You can even play "Imagine" on a white baby grand piano. The whole experience is very inspirational, something we could all use a hefty dose of in these troubled times. The exhibition runs until June 21st, and in keeping with the theme of the exhibition, admission is free. GO.
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