| Wish Tree for Washington, DC | |
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| Artist | Yoko Ono |
| Year | 2007 (2007) |
| Type | Live tree and mixed media |
| Location | Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden,Washington, D.C., United States |
| Owner | Smithsonian Institution |
Wish Tree for Washington, DC is apublic art work byYoko Ono.
As a part of herImagine Peace billboard project,[1] it was installed in theHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on April 2, 2007,[2] during the 2007National Cherry Blossom Festival, as one of ten in the city[3] and is part of the museum's permanent collection.[4]
In 2010, a wish tree was installed at theMuseum of Modern Art[5] inNew York City.
Paper is provided for the visitor to tie a wish to the tree.The work builds on the Japanese tradition of tying prayers to trees. Returning the paper back to its source evokes an offering.[6]
