Morrison Hotel Gallery Launches with Appearance by Rock & Roll Photographer Henry Diltz Today

Morrison Hotel Gallery is pleased to announce its expanded gallery space in conjunction with its partnership with premier shopping destination, The Mens Market at Hirshleifers, located at the Americana Manhasset in Manhasset, New York.

To kick off the unveiling of the new gallery space, legendary music photographer Henry Diltz will be at The Mens Market today, October 26th from 1 to 3 PM. Diltz, who shot over 400 album covers including Crosby Stills and Nash first album cover, James Taylor's Sweet Baby James, and The Doors' Morrison Hotel, of which the Morrison Hotel Gallery takes its name. Diltz has many of his iconic photographs on display and for sale at the new gallery and will be signing copies of his latest book Unpainted Faces (Morrison Hotel Publishing). The event will be open to the public.

Hirshleifers is one of the country's most celebrated specialty stores that for over a century, has served as a destination for the purchase of exclusive European and American couture clothing and accessories. Morrison Hotel Gallery was invited to showcase photography in The Mens Market last year and was so well received by patrons that the photography was expanded to more locations in the store. Morrison Hotel Gallery now has a designated gallery at Hirshleifers, displaying 40 pieces of fine art photography for sale within the gallery as well as throughout The Mens Market and Hirshleifers stores.

"We are very happy about this partnership with Hirshleifers; it is so important to our gallery in terms of high end, luxury branding and exposing our roster of iconic photographers to a new audience," says Peter Blachley, co-owner of Morrison Hotel Gallery. "The Mens Market at Hirshleifers is one of the best retail concepts we've seen for our business - they are experts in presenting high quality products and providing high quality service, - we couldn't have found a better fit for the photographic gems created by the A-list of fine art music photographers we represent."

About Morrison Hotel Gallery

Morrison Hotel Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood.

MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert.

With four locations including: Prince Street in SoHo; the Dream Hotel in the Meatpacking District; the Mens Market at the Americana Manhasset on Long Island; and the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, the company is at the forefront of culture. morrisonhotelgallery.com

About The Mens Market at Hirshleifers

Quality. Integrity. Service. Jacob Hirshleifer opened his store in 1910 based on the principles of selling quality goods and always putting the customer first. These principles continue with The Mens Market at Hirshleifers, a new concept brand from the Hirshleifer family, focusing on a well-edited changing assortment of fashion and vintage pieces that still educate and inspire. The Mens Market at Hirshleifers is a place to bring people together, where they can spend time listening to Neil Young, hang out and play a vintage Fender Stratocaster, or buy a signed black & white print of the Beatles' first tour in Hamburg... to be inspired in a sleek, industrial, modern setting. The Mens Market at Hirshleifers focuses on the best selection of American and European designer clothing, shoes, accessories and other products. hirshleifers.com