IMAGINE PEACE TOWER is an outdoor work of art conceived by Yoko Ono in memory of John Lennon. It is situated on Viðey Island in Reykjavík, Iceland [map]
The artwork was dedicated to John by Yoko at its unveiling on October 9th 2007, John Lennon’s 67th birthday.
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER symbolizes Lennon’s and Ono’s continuing
campaign for world peace – which began in the sixties, was sealed by
their marriage in 1969 and will continue forever.
campaign for world peace – which began in the sixties, was sealed by
their marriage in 1969 and will continue forever.
Inscribed on the walls of the Wishing Well is the phrase IMAGINE PEACE, translated into 24 different languages.
IMAGINE PEACE TOWER is composed of a tall shimmering tower of lights. It appears every year and is visible from October 9th (John’s birthday) until the end of the year.
One of the mesmerising features of the IMAGINE PEACE TOWER is that the strength, intensity and brilliance of its light continually changes with the prevailing weather and atmospheric conditions unique to Iceland.
On a cloudless night, it creates a clear pillar of light. In rain or snowfall, you can see the beams irridescing with rainbow refractions. When cloudy, it dramatically lights up and reflects off any moving layers of cloud.
