Julian Lennon, the eldest son of music icon John Lennon, appeared on The View to discuss his latest venture - and it has a surprising link to his early life.

The 61-year-old musician dropped in for a chat with the women on the hit ABC chat show, during which he looked back on his life and gave exciting insights into his latest project. Julian opened up about his new photo exhibition, Reminiscence, which documents his travels in his photo book Life’s Fragile Moments - all of which he uses as a form of activism.

Speaking to Julian, The View host Sara Haines raved, "You have this new exhibit right here in New York City called Reminiscence. And it captures, as you said, the fragile beauty of our planet."

"Now we're seeing some of the photos behind us," Sara pointed out as examples of Julian's work flashes behind them. "Now you're you use your art as a form of activism, where did this passion for protecting the earth come from?" she asked.

"Well, you know, it's in the blood a little bit," Julian began. "But I think also, as a teenager, a little younger, I actually grew up with my mother on a farm in the middle of nowhere," he added, talking about his beloved mom, Cynthia Lennon, who passed away in 2015.