John Lennon’s Lover May Pang Showcases Her Limited Edition Photos For Purchase at 3 Texas Locations

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.

In 2011, my best friend and music enthusiast Liz Hajek and I traveled to New York to spend a day with Pang.

After enjoying 12 hours with May in her home–and at a nearby Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant near Pomona, NY,– us two Texans understood why John Lennon was attracted to such a beautiful and insightful lady.

During my interview with her, I asked “how would John be today if he was still here?”

She laughed and replied how much fun he would have with all the television channels and internet surfing available.

“He would still be friends with his brothers for life, Paul and Ringo (Starr),” Pang became serious. “They were bonded for life, despite what people think.”

A collection of her private photographs will be on display and available for purchase at AnArte Gallery, 7959
Broadway Street, Ste 202, San Antonio, TX on Tuesday, December 5 & Wednesday, December 6.

Admission to the exhibit is free to the public and all works are available to purchase.

See John as May Saw him!

May Pang will be in attendance at AnArte Gallery, meeting customers and telling stories behind these
amazing limited-edition photographs of John Lennon.

She also will be showing her snapshots at AO5 Gallery in Austin on Friday and Saturday, and at Gallery 440 in Fort Worth from Dec. 8-10.

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 in the song “#9 Dream” whispering John’s name.

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 the last known photograph of John Lennon and Paul McCartney together from March 29, 1974.

Both photographs have
never been available to the public until now.

Pang has also published three books on her times with Lennon, including Loving John, John Lennon – The Lost Weekend and Instamatic Karma featuring photos from her private archives.

The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang coincides with the recent digital release of the
feature film documentary “The Lost Weekend : A Love Story.” Watch the film’s trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=xrQHgTB3qjo

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 two days only.

Check out the show and meet May Pang at AnArte Gallery, 7959 Broadway Street, Ste 202, San Antonio, TX, Tuesday, December 5 & Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

WHO: May Pang, John Lennon’s lover and companion during the infamous “Lost Weekend” which took place from late 1973 through 1975.

WHAT: A photographic exhibition and sale entitled “The Lost Weekend- The Photography of May Pang” featuring candid photos of John Lennon and friends coinciding with the digital release of the feature film documentary on May Pang and John Lennon’s relationship “The Lost Weekend – A Love Story.”

WHEN: Tuesday, December 5 & Wednesday, December 6- 3:00 pm-8:00 pm

WHERE: AnArte Gallery, 7959 Broadway Street, Ste 202, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-5674

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