Janis Joplin Piece of My Heart Exhibit

Morrison Hotel Gallery celebrates 60 years of Janis Joplin's enduring legacy with "Piece of My Heart" a bi-coastal exhibition opening August 6th in West Hollywood & August 20th in NYC. The exhibition features an extraordinary collection of rare & iconic photography chronicling Joplin's iconic career including previously unreleased photographs from the Janis Joplin Estate Archive available exclusively through Morrison Hotel Gallery. Hosted by legendary photographer Henry Diltz whose images helped define the visual language of an era “Piece of My Heart” brings together the work of David Gahr, Elliott Landy, Daniel Kramer, Amalie R. Rothschild, Ethan Russell, Ken Regan, Guy Webster, John Byrne Cooke, Leigh Wiener, Thomas Monaster, Ray Andersen, Sam Faba, Margorie Alette & Diltz himself who will host both opening events. Diltz stated, "Janis wasn't simply one of the greatest singers of all time—she changed what it meant to be an artist. Sixty years later, her influence is as powerful as ever. This exhibition celebrates not only her extraordinary legacy, but also the photographers who preserved those unforgettable moments for history." Together these photographs tell the story of an artist whose fearless voice, uncompromising authenticity & emotional vulnerability continue to inspire generations of musicians, creatives & cultural trailblazers. The Morrison Hotel Gallery bi-costal exhibits come 60 years after Janis Joplin first electrified audiences with Big Brother & The Holding Company at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom on June 10th 1966 presenting a landmark retrospective celebrating one of the most influential artists in music history. Morrison Hotel Gallery’s mission is to celebrate the artistry & legacy of photographers who have captured the spirit of generations through the lens.

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