Artist

Ono, Yoko

Performance (13 Schede)

Code 0709E 1/2   Edition

A Box of Smile (1967)

1971-1997

1. Plastic box, 1971
    Containing a mirror, 5.3 x 5.3 x 5.3 cm.
    Produced by G. Maciunas in conjuction
    with "This Is Not Here". Edition unlimited
    a. White Version with gold inscription on top of lid:
        A Box of smile Y.O. '71
    b. Black Version with gold inscription on top of lid:
        A Box of smile Y.O. '71

2. Bronze box, 1997
    Containing a mirror, 6.3 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm.
    Produced for private distribution as holiday gift
    Blue and white patina in sky pattern
    Engraved on front: A Box of since Y.O. '67
    Engraved on back: Xmas '97 Yoko Ono
    Edition of 35, signed



See also "Smile", No. 0574E

Exh.: 2012, Treviso ; 2022-2023, Milan.



Bibl.: "Fluxus etc.", exhibition catalogue, Cranbrook Akademy of Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, 1981, No. 350, p.176 ; "Yes Yoko Ono", exhibition catalogue, published by Japan Society New York and Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 2000, p.130 ; "Fluxus Jubileum", exhibition catalogue, Treviso 2012, p. 72 ; "Yoko Ono. Half-a-wind show. A Retrospective", exhibition catalogue, New York, 2013, p. 116.

1a. Plastic box

1b.

1b. open

2. Bronze box

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