May Pang brings Lennon Lost Weekend photos to Kirkland exhibition

May Pang will showcase candid John Lennon photographs in Kirkland, Washington, from Aug. 7-9, 2026, alongside the digital release of the documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story. The three-day exhibition includes rare images never before made public and gives fans a chance to meet Pang in person.

Why it matters: - The exhibition offers a rare look at John Lennon through the lens of May Pang, who was with Lennon during his 18-month “Lost Weekend” period in the mid-1970s. - The show includes private images, some never previously available to the public, giving collectors and fans a limited-time chance to buy them. - The Kirkland event is timed to the digital release of the documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story, widening attention on Lennon’s post-Beatles years.

What happened: - May Pang will appear all weekend at La Petite Galerie at Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts in Kirkland, Washington, to meet visitors and discuss the photographs. - The exhibition, titled The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang, runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. - The gallery is at 92 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, WA. - The event features candid photographs of Lennon and friends from Pang’s private archive.

The details: - Pang’s images capture Lennon in a more relaxed setting during a period the release describes as one of his most creative and productive after the Beatles. - The show includes photos tied to Mind Games, Walls and Bridges and Lennon’s work with artists including Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, George Harrison, Mick Jagger and Ringo Starr. - One image shows Lennon signing the contract to dissolve the Beatles. - Another is described as one of the last known photos of Lennon and Paul McCartney together, dated March 29, 1974. - The exhibition also includes photos from a Santa Monica house where Pang, Lennon, Ringo Starr, Keith Moon and Harry Nilsson spent time together. - Pang is credited on the song “#9 Dream,” where she whispers Lennon’s name. - The release says Lennon wrote “Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)” about Pang. - Pang helped Lennon reconnect with family and friends, including a reunion with Paul McCartney. - Pang also arranged for Julian Lennon to see his father for the first time in almost three years. - One Pang photo of Julian Lennon appears on the cover of Julian’s album Jude. - Pang has published three books about her time with Lennon: Loving John, John Lennon – The Lost Weekend and Instamatic Karma. - The documentary The Lost Weekend: A Love Story is available on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Roku, YouTube and select cable streaming services. - More information and the trailer are available at the film’s website.

Between the lines: - The show is part memorabilia exhibit and part firsthand account, with Pang’s presence adding personal context that standard archival displays usually lack. - By pairing the exhibition with the documentary release, the organizers are turning a niche Beatles-era story into a broader media moment. - The emphasis on never-before-seen photos suggests the collection is aimed at both fans and serious collectors.

What's next: - Pang is available for interviews, with scheduling handled through Scott Segelbaum at scott@rockartshow.com or 610-389-1807. - The exhibition is scheduled for three days only, so the window to view or purchase the photos is limited. - Visitors can attend Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Additional gallery information is available at Gunnar Nordstrom Fine Arts at 425-283-0461 or www.GunnarNordstrom.com.

The bottom line: - For Beatles fans, the Kirkland show is a short-run chance to see Lennon’s private life through May Pang’s camera and hear the stories directly from her.