Monday, August 3, 2026

Morrison Hotel Gallery Celebrates 60yrs of Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart"

Piece of My Heart Presented by Morrison Hotel Gallery
Sixty years after Janis Joplin first electrified audiences with Big Brother & The Holding Company at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom on June 10, 1966, Morrison Hotel Gallery proudly presents Piece of My Heart, a landmark retrospective celebrating one of the most influential artists in music history.

Opening August 6 in West Hollywood and August 20 in New York City, the exhibition features an extraordinary collection of rare and iconic photography chronicling Joplin's remarkable 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, and Diltz himself.

Together, their photographs tell the story of an artist whose fearless voice, uncompromising authenticity, and emotional vulnerability continue to inspire generations of musicians, creatives, and cultural trailblazers.

"Janis wasn't simply one of the greatest singers of all time—she changed what it meant to be an artist," said Henry Diltz, host of the opening events. "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."

Far more than a retrospective, Piece of My Heart offers visitors an intimate look at the woman behind the legend—from explosive live performances and candid backstage moments to previously unseen images that deepen our understanding of one of music's most beloved icons.

As one of the last living photographers to document the golden age of rock and roll firsthand, Henry Diltz brings a uniquely personal perspective to the exhibition. His stories and photographs provide audiences with a rare opportunity to experience Janis not simply as a legend, but as a friend, collaborator, and unforgettable presence.

The exhibition also highlights Morrison Hotel Gallery's ongoing commitment to preserving the visual history of music through museum-quality photography and exclusive partnerships with legendary artists, photographers and estates.

For collectors, music lovers and anyone inspired by the enduring power of artistic authenticity, Piece of My Heart is both a celebration of Janis Joplin's remarkable life and a reminder of why her music remains as vital today as it was six decades ago.


Exhibition Opening Details

Piece of My Heart Presented by Morrison Hotel Gallery

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August 6th

Los Angeles: 7-9pm, 1200 Alta Loma Rd

August 20th

New York City: 6-8pm, 116 Prince St, 2nd Floor

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Featured Photographers

Henry Diltz • 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

Including previously unreleased works from the Janis Joplin Estate Archive, available exclusively through Morrison Hotel Gallery.

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