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CBS News
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
May Pang brings rare, intimate collection of John Lennon photographs to Sharpsburg
May Pang, John Lennon's lover during his infamous "Lost Weekend," has brought a rare collection of candid photos to Sharpsburg, showing sides of the legendary musician that have never been available to the public before. During a highly creative 18-month period of Lennon's life between 1973 and 1975, Pang took photos of Lennon that are now on display and available for purchase at Atithi Studios on North Canal Street. She was there on Tuesday and will be there Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibition documents Lennon's Lost Weekend During the post-Beatles Lost Weekend, when Lennon was separated from his wife Yoko Ono and began a relationship with Pang, the couple's personal assistant, he wrote songs like "Whatever Gets You Through the Night" and "Rock and Roll," while collaborating with artists like Elton John, David Bowie and Mick Jagger. Pang also encouraged Lennon to reunite with Paul McCartney during this time, and she arranged for Julian Lennon to visit his father for the first time in nearly three years. One of her photos of Julian is on the cover of his latest album, "Jude." Before the show, Pang stopped by KDKA-TV studios to talk to Talk Pittsburgh's Heather Abraham and Boaz Frankel. She said taking photos of John Lennon started out as something she did for fun, but it came to mean something more. "It was only for us, it was our candid shots for at home, and you'd look at it. But as time went on, obviously, John asked me for one of the photographs after we split, and he said, 'we're releasing a 45 of Imagine and I want it for the sleeve,'" Pang said. Never-before-seen photos on display During this time, Pang rented a house in Santa Monica and moved in with Lennon, Ringo Starr, The Who's Keith Moon and Harry Nilsson. (Photo: May Pang) The exhibition at Atithi Studios includes photos from this period, as well as the only photograph that exists of Lennon signing the contract to dissolve The Beatles. It also has one of the last known photos of John Lennon and Paul McCartney together from March 29, 1974. It's the first time both photos have been available to the public. Pang remembers Lennon through her eyes Pang maintains that Yoko Ono gave her the green light to begin a relationship with Lennon, saying they were having problems in their marriage, and Ono wanted to do her own thing too. The photo exhibition shows Lennon as Pang saw him during the Lost Weekend. "There were times he was shy. He was very witty but he also had a sharp tongue. You didn't want to be in his way in case that happened. He was also naive," she said, sharing a story about a time Mick Jagger came over and shared a piece of gossip she knew but Lennon didn't. She said Lennon liked her taking photos of him. "John liked my eye on him," Pang said. "So he said, 'whatever,' he goes, 'carry on.' Because he looked at my photos and he goes, 'I like what you're doing, so just go ahead, keep taking them.' So I only took photos of us or Julian or everybody when I thought it was a nice photo that looked different from what you see." She said she didn't imagine that she'd share these photos with other people, but now they offer a glimpse into Lennon's life, just a few years before he was killed. "You're in the moment. It's not like 'oh I'm doing this or I'm capturing a time where, oh, it's going to be amazing.' It was just every day we were recording, and he goes, 'take a photo of this, I want this.' Or, you know, Julian's in town. And of course, it happens to be iconic times."
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Julian Lennon Debuts New Art Exhibition "Reminiscence" at Fremin Gallery
NEW YORK, February 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fremin Gallery is honored to present a captivating new fine art photography exhibition by acclaimed artist, musician, and humanitarian Julian Lennon. The highly anticipated showcase, titled "Reminiscence", will run from March 6 – April 6, 2025, offering visitors an intimate glimpse into Lennon's visionary artistry. Lennon's latest works continue his exploration of themes such as humanity, nature, and interconnectedness. Through a mix of evocative photography, Lennon invites audiences to embark on a journey of reflection and inspiration. The exhibition seamlessly combines his keen eye for detail with his enduring commitment to environmental and social causes. "It's a privilege to be back in New York at The Fremin Gallery with a new exhibition entitled 'Reminiscence.' The collection represents moments in time that capture life in its most organic state, from a Geisha's shy smile in Tokyo, to the timeless reverence of the Statue of Liberty," said Lennon. "Reminiscence" will feature many never-before-exhibited photographs capturing the fragile beauty of our planet. This new collection is a testament to Lennon's ability to blend the personal and the universal, creating work that resonates deeply with viewers. "We are thrilled to host Julian Lennon's latest artistic endeavor," said Emmanuel Fremin, Director of Fremin Gallery. "His work transcends the boundaries of traditional art, offering not only visual brilliance but also a profound message about our shared responsibility for the world around us." About Julian Lennon Born in Liverpool, England, Julian Lennon began his artistic trajectory at a young age with an inherent gift for playing musical instruments. Those abilities would soon broaden into the cinematic and visual arts. As an observer of life in all its forms, Julian developed his personal expression through such mediums as music, documentary filmmaking, philanthropy, and photography. In 2007, Lennon founded The White Feather Foundation to help preserve Indigenous cultures. Since then, the organization has expanded to help projects worldwide in Education, Health, Clean Water and The Environment. In 2015, in honour of his late mother, he launched The Cynthia Lennon Scholarship for Girls. Since its inception, it has awarded 75 scholarships to underprivileged girls worldwide. Julian was named a Peace Laureate by UNESCO in 2020. As an author, Lennon has published several books including the New York Times best-selling Touch the Earth trilogy and the children's graphic novel The Morning Tribe in 2021. In 2024, he released his first fine art photography book, "Life's Fragile Moments", featuring images that span the life of his photography career. To find out more about Julian Lennon's life and history please visit his official website: Or visit him on social media: @julespicturepalace and @julianlennonphotography on Instagram; @julianlennon on X and @julianlennonofficial on Facebook. View source version on Contacts Maggie DiamondLittle Social Co.916.821.3391maggie@
