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It is thought to be the first time Ono s installations have been showcased in Aotearoa.
The installation, which will be on show at the Whangārei Art Museum, was first imagined by Ono back in 1966 and is designed to immerse visitors in a dream-like state.
People can take a seat at a table and mend smashed crockery using string, tape and glue, while considering Ono s nearby instructions.
Yoko Ono s Mend exhibition in Whangārei.
Photo: RNZ / Nita Blake-Persen
They read: Mend with wisdom, mend with love. It will mend the Earth at the same time .
Whangārei Art Museum head of curatorial and engagement Simon Bowerbank said they could be interpreted any way people liked.