Yoko Ono refugee boat installation goes on display in New York

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An installation inspired by a refugee boat by artist and John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has gone on display in New York.

An installation inspired by a refugee boat by artist and John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono has gone on display in New York.

Visitors are invited to paint their thoughts and feelings about immigration on and around the boat. Many have left messages. Some call for solidarity with refugees and for dialogue between people of differing views. 

The exhibition comes ahead of World Refugee Day on Thursday (June 20).

Ono is a New York-based artist working primarily in peace-promoting and environmental campaigns.

The exhibition runs until June 29.