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May Pang’s “The Lost Weekend: Photographs of John Lennon” Exhibition Presents in Jacksonville
In Gallery appearances:
SATURDAY JAN. 27 12 – 8pm
SUNDAY, JAN.28, 2024 12 – 4pm
904-345-9320
13475 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 6
Jacksonville, FL, 32225
This exhibit coincides with the recent digital release of the feature film documentary on Lennon and Pang, “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.” May Pang will be in attendance at Gallery 725, meeting customers and telling stories behind these amazing, never before seen photographs for sale of John Lennon.
Watch the film’s trailer here: https://thelostweekendmovie.com/trailer/
We are thrilled to continue the John Lennon exhibitions and welcome the companion & lover of his “Lost Weekend” Era to showcase her candid photos of Lennon at this special three day exhibition!
Jacksonville, Florida January 2024: Gallery 725, “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” exhibition will provide fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light, through the lens of someone who knew him intimately during one of the most creative periods of his life. Pang’s photos will be on display and available to purchase for three days only. Check out the show and meet May Pang at Gallery 725, 13475 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.
To RSVP to the opening receptions, please contact the gallery at 904.345.9320 or email gallery725@gmail.com . Please visit Gallery 725 for more info. Admission is complimentary and open to the public. All artwork is on Exhibition & available for purchase.
Few people knew John Lennon as intimately as May Pang. Pang was Lennon’s lover during the infamous “Lost Weekend,” which lasted 18 months during late 1973 through 1975. During this highly creative time for Lennon, Pang took candid photos of Lennon in a comfortable, relaxed environment.
During the Lost Weekend, with May’s help, Lennon had his most artistically and commercially productive period post-Beatles—with the albums “Mind Games”, “Walls and Bridges”, which included his only #1 Hit Single “Whatever Gets You Through the Night”, “Rock and Roll” and collaboration with Rock legends Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, Mick Jagger, and Ringo among others. Also, on that album Pang can be heard on the song “#9 Dream” where she whispers John’s name in the song. Another song on the album “Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)” was written about Pang.
Pang also encouraged Lennon to reconnect with his family and his friends, which ultimately led to a reunion with Paul McCartney and a memorable jam session between the two Beatles. Pang also arranged for Julian Lennon to visit his father for the first time in almost three years. One of Pang’s photographs of Julian Lennon graces the cover of Julian’s latest album entitled “Jude.”
Lennon also went into the studio with friend Harry Nilsson during this time and produced his album “Pussy Cats.” It was during this time that Pang rented a house in Santa Monica and moved in with Lennon and fellow partiers Ringo Starr, Keith Moon (The Who) and Harry Nilsson. Several photos from this time also appear in the exhibition. Other highlights of the exhibition include the only photograph that exists of John Lennon signing the contract to dissolve the Beatles as well as one of the last known photographs of John Lennon and Paul McCartney together from March 29,1974. Both photographs have never been available to the public until now.
THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY
is the true tale that took 50 years to tell. It follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s personal assistant, May Pang, as she recounts her 18-month relationship with John—a relationship orchestrated by Yoko herself. During this extraordinary period, May helped John reunite with his son Julian and participated firsthand in his most productive period post-Beatles in which he released albums like Mind Games, Walls and Bridges, and collaborated with powerhouses like David Bowie and Elton John. Featuring moments with Julian Lennon, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, and Paul McCartney, May chronicles it all from her unique perspective as a 22-year-old experiencing her first unforgettable love.
904-345-9320
13475 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 6
Jacksonville, FL, 32225