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The exhibition features rare, candid photographs of John Lennon<\/a> taken during his 18-month “Lost Weekend” period (1973-1975) – including several extraordinary images captured during a Christmas 1974 visit to Walt Disney<\/a> World with May Pang<\/a> and Lennon’s son, Julian.<\/p>\n Among the highlights is the only known photograph of John Lennon<\/a> signing the official documents dissolving The Beatles – an event that took place at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort during that holiday stay. The image captures a surreal and historic moment: one of the world’s most famous musicians quietly closing the chapter on the most influential band in rock history while vacationing at Disney World.<\/p>\n These deeply personal Disney photographs reveal Lennon relaxed and joyful – enjoying time with Julian, embracing the holidays, and momentarily removed from the pressures of global fame.<\/p>\n Few people knew Lennon as intimately as May Pang<\/a>. During the Lost Weekend – one of Lennon’s most creative post-Beatles periods – Pang documented him in an unguarded, comfortable environment. Her lens captured a side of Lennon rarely seen by the public.<\/p>\n During this time, Lennon released the albums Mind Games, Walls and Bridges (which featured his only solo #1 hit “Whatever Gets You Through the Night”), and Rock and Roll. He collaborated with Elton John<\/a>, David Bowie<\/a>, Harry Nilsson<\/a>, Mick Jagger<\/a>, and Ringo Starr<\/a>. Pang can even be heard whispering Lennon’s name on the song “#9 Dream,” and Lennon wrote “Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)” about her.<\/p>\n Pang also encouraged Lennon to reconnect with family and friends, leading to a reunion with Paul McCartney<\/a> and arranging for Julian Lennon<\/a>‘s first extended visit with his father in nearly three years – including the memorable Disney World trip documented in the exhibition. One of Pang’s photos of Julian later graced the cover of Julian’s album Jude.<\/p>\n In addition to the Disney images, the exhibition includes photographs from Lennon’s Santa Monica period with Harry Nilsson<\/a>, Ringo Starr<\/a>, and Keith Moon<\/a> – including the last known photograph of Lennon and McCartney together.<\/p>\n May Pang<\/a> will appear in person all three days, meeting guests and sharing stories behind these limited-edition photographs, all of which will be available for purchase. Admission is free.<\/p>\n Linnette Thomas, co-founder of The Grotto at Stoneybrook West, comments: The exhibition coincides with the digital release of the feature documentary “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story”, which chronicles Pang and Lennon’s relationship and is available on major streaming platforms including Tubi and Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang<\/a>” offers fans a rare opportunity to see John Lennon<\/a> not as an icon onstage, but as a father, partner, and man during one of the most creatively fertile and personally transformative periods of his life – including a historic chapter written at Disney World.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n“The Grotto at Stoneybrook West, a new creative collective in Winter Garden, will be celebrating its grand opening in tandem with this special event. Hosting these historic John Lennon<\/a> photographs – including those taken right here at Disney World – makes this an extraordinary opening celebration for our space and for the local arts community.”<\/p>\n
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