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Imagine the art of John Lennon

05 Dec 2008
Lennon is remembered for his music but he began drawing long before he had a guitar. He attended Liverpool Art School between 1957 and 1960, before his sessions with The Beatles became a full-time…

Lennon is remembered for his music but he began drawing long before he had a guitar. He attended Liverpool Art School between 1957 and 1960, before his sessions with The Beatles became a full-time occupation. Lennon would always maintain "Art came first."

'Imagine the Art of John Lennon' includes limited edition fine art prints consisting of lithographs, serigraphs and copper etchings hand reproduced from his original drawings, as well as handwritten song lyrics. It reveals Lennon's view of emotional and philosophical milestones, his appeal for world peace and his love for his son Sean, who he raised during a five-year break from music.Lennon is remembered for his music but he began drawing long before he had a guitar. He attended Liverpool Art School between 1957 and 1960, before his sessions with The Beatles became a full-time occupation. Lennon would always maintain "Art came first."

'Imagine the Art of John Lennon' includes limited edition fine art prints consisting of lithographs, serigraphs and copper etchings hand reproduced from his original drawings, as well as handwritten song lyrics. It reveals Lennon's view of emotional and philosophical milestones, his appeal for world peace and his love for his son Sean, who he raised during a five-year break from music.Fifty works for sale, encompassing the years 1968 to 1980: "Real Love" drawings for his son Sean during the last few years of his life; handwritten song lyrics including "Give Peace a Chance" and sketches from his honeymoon with Yoko Ono; as well as the WORLD PREMIERE of "What she lacked in passion she made up for in Gardening". An exhibition arranged with the consent and cooperation of Yoko Ono.

"If art were to redeem man it could do so only by saving him from the seriousness of life, and restoring him to an unexpected boyishness"
John Lennon (1940-1980)

  • IMAGINE the art of John Lennon
    6 - 14 December 2008
    TEN DAYS ONLY
    Ferner Galleries Parnell
    367 Parnell Rd
    Parnell
    Gold coin entry in support of the Peace Foundation

    04/12/08