Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam Celebrates John and Yoko's Historic Bed-in with Exhibition

Image taken 40 years ago by Dutch photographer Govert de Roos on view in the exhibition “From Holland with Peace” at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. The hotel has organized an exhibition in the room where John Lennon and Yoko Ono stayed in 1969 in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the bed-in for peace. Photo: EFE/Robert Vos.

AMSTERDAM.- From the 21st until the 29th of March a commemoration about the legendary Bed-in for Peace will be held in the Hilton Amsterdam with a tripartite photo exhibition 'From Holland with Peace'.

Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono stayed in the Hilton Amsterdam hotel during their honeymoon in March 1969 and stayed in bed for 7 days in room 1902, now 702 The John & Yoko Suite. During this so-called ‘Bed-in for Peace’ they spoke about peace with the international press.

Their historical action now is set in contemporary perspective in three exhibitions, all linked with the themes illustrated photography, peace and the Netherlands.

What happened in Room 702?
Is the title of a story telling exposition of 40 images that gives you an idea of the actual Bed-in happening. Dozens of photographers gathered before the hotel 40 years ago. But just a couple got the change to take their time with the married couple. Now, for the first time, this selected material is exposed to the public.

Message by photo 1969-2009
A unique collection of fine art work, made between 1969 and 2009. These images show what the Netherlands have produced on illustrated photography and a touch of design within the theme peace.

The exhibition contains large format artwork in subthemes:

Holland’s best and most talented photographers have been invited to send in their most lively and visual peace messages, from where a jury of professionals, experts and aff ectionate people have made a fi nal choice.

Selected contempary designs of the peace symbol, inspired on the book ‘Peace’ on the backgrounds of this world wide known icon.

Best 10 press photos within the theme From Holland With Peace, in association and from the archives of ANP-Photo.

Serie illustrated photos by Cees Roelofs, inspired by the life and with quotes of John Lennon.

All work is for sale on presented format or tailor made in one-of serie of 9+1. All profi ts are for the benefi t of Foundation Novactum.org.

The expo From Holland with Peace can be visited free of charge