John Lennon: The New York City Years
John Lennon’s life and work in New York City
This exhibition, developed with Yoko Ono, showcased John Lennon’s life and work in New York City from September 1971 until his fatal shooting in December 1980. It celebrates Lennon as a musician, political activist, visual artist, husband, and father and explored his legacy for both longtime fans and those born since his death.
Client
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Services
Experience strategy Exhibition design
Date
2009
White casework, walls, seating, and floor evoked the couple’s white living room at the Dakota. Four media programs presented performance footage, music videos, interviews, and home movies.
Artifacts included handwritten lyrics, his drawings, and the eyeglasses he was wearing when he died.
Work undertaken with the team at RAA; text belongs to RAA, image by Albert Vecerka/Esto