The Wish Tree Tradition: From Sacred Branches to Global Art
How a piece of paper tied to a branch became one of the most participatory artworks of the 21st century — and why Yoko Ono's Wish Tree won a Webby Award.
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Discover the traditionA living artwork born from one woman's belief in the power of a single intention.
"Make a wish. Write it down on a piece of paper. Fold it and tie it around a branch of a Wish Tree."
Since 1996, artist and activist Yoko Ono has installed Wish Trees in museums, galleries, and public spaces around the world — from the Museum of Modern Art in New York to Castello di Rivoli in Turin. Visitors write their deepest wishes on small paper tags and tie them to the branches, transforming the tree into a living archive of human hopes.
The collected wishes are eventually sent to the Imagine Peace Tower in Reykjavik, Iceland — a monument of light dedicated to world peace. To date, millions of wishes from all over the globe rest there.
This website was created as a digital continuation of that spirit: a space to reflect on the art of wishing, the courage it takes to articulate a hope, and the technology that now allows us to carry these intentions further than any physical branch could reach.
From ancient ritual to digital expression.
Wishing trees exist across cultures — from Japanese ema boards to Celtic clootie wells. Explore the deep roots of this universal practice.
Yoko Ono's Wish Tree is conceptual art at its most democratic. Anyone can participate. Every wish matters. The tree belongs to everyone.
How do we carry ancient rituals into the digital age? We explore the intersection of art, intention, and online creative tools.
Reflections on art, wishes, and the tools we use to express ourselves.
How a piece of paper tied to a branch became one of the most participatory artworks of the 21st century — and why Yoko Ono's Wish Tree won a Webby Award.
Read article →From image editing to PDF generation, a curated look at free online tools that give independent creators the power to make and share without gatekeepers.
Read article →A practical guide to building your own participatory digital space — the tools, the design principles, and the spirit of openness that makes it work.
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