May Pang to exhibit unseen photos of John Lennon during his "Lost Weekend"

May Pang is an American Chinese former music executive and personal assistant to John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono. Pang eventually became Lennon’s lover and companion in the 1970s, during what is known as his “Lost Weekend.” The exhibition can be encompassed in three words: surprise, happiness and moment.

“Everybody comes in and they're very surprised when they see these photos, because they've never seen him look so happy,” Pang said. “All these photos are of the moment.”

The exhibition, titled “The Lost Weekend: the Photography of May Pang,” will showcase unseen candid photos of John Lennon and friends taken in 1973 to 1975, and coincides with the digital release of the feature film documentary on Lennon, Pang and their relationship, titled, “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.”

“I want them to see the John that I knew. So when they come in, they'll see this John Lennon,” Pang said. “That's not the [John] who he was with – whether it be with Cynthia or with Yoko. This is the John that was with me.”

The event will be hosted on Friday, Feb. 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Winterville Cultural Center, 371 N. Church St. Admission is free, and limited photos are available for purchase. Pang will be present throughout the weekend to meet visitors, share stories and discuss her experiences, according to a press release.

Source: Carolyn Diver/redandblack.com

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