John Lennon Memorial

Strawberry Fields in Central Park aims to preserve the memory of John Lennon by embracing what he stood for, and giving the public an area to remember him and his work. It epitomizes the legacy the late icon left behind in the peaceful escape it provides residents and visitors of the city with from the hectic world. His inspiration of hope for a better world through his music and activism are at the forefront of this memorial. Music, peace, and John’s spirit are all alive and well in Strawberry Fields. This exhibit aims to look at John Lennon, the man, and John Lennon, the sensationalized late star, and try to come to some consensus about who he was and how he should be remembered. Facing the ways in which we glorify those who have passed and recognizing how society can shape an internalized image of a person, only helps to break down the barrier between authentic humanity and blind worship.