Yoko Ono (born February 18, 1933) is a Japanese artist, author, and peace activist, known for her marriage to John Lennon (1969â1980) and her work in avant-garde art, music and filmmaking. Ono brought feminism to the forefront in her music (which prefigured New Wave music) and is also known for her philanthropic contributions to arts, peace and AIDS outreach programs.
