Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions
In the 1960s, Yoko Ono participated as a key artist in the development of Conceptual and performance art. Working both independently and collaboratively, Ono produced a number of text, performances, films, and musical compositions that looked to push the boundaries of modern art. In 1964, within the context of her work as a performance artist, Ono produced an artists book titled Grapefruit. The book was originally published in a limited edition of 500 copies in Tokyo and contained 150 instruction pieces and poems. Intimately tied to her performance work, these short pieces foreground Onos singular creativity and approach to art production.