“The Artwork of John Lennon” to benefit Desert AIDS Project

(PALM SPRINGS, CA – March 5, 2008)

Yoko Ono presents “Come Together,” a look into the life of her late husband, John Lennon, through his artwork. The show will begin Friday, March 14 at noon and run through the weekend at 73-540 El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert. In the spirit of benevolence Ono and Lennon shared, suggested donations at the show will go to Desert AIDS Project.

While most of the world remembers John Lennon primarily as a member of The Beatles and later as an acclaimed solo artist, his artwork has also earned him considerable respect since his untimely death in 1980. “I think John’s art, for the most part, represents old-fashioned family traditions. He made a lot of social statements but there’s a lot about the family in his works,” says Ono.

The drawings in this ever-changing exhibition, one of the largest collections of Lennon’s works, depict his years as a visual artist and family man. His creative style of quick sketching, freehand drawing, caricature, and illustration provide a whimsical but intimate glimpse of his life. The exhibit has been one of the most highly attended art showings in the U.S. for the past 15 years and has raised significant funds for charities throughout the world.

Desert AIDS Project is the organization in our community where people living with HIV and AIDS can receive comprehensive support, including medical care, case management, and social services. D.A.P. also offers confidential HIV testing at a number of locations and widespread education and prevention services for schools, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and health organizations throughout the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.desertaidsproject.org or call 760-323-2118.