La Mantia Gallery in Northport will be hosting a newly-curated collection by artist Peter Max with paintings from the collection available for purchase.
The exhibition will feature a never-before seen collection of the artist’s most iconic works spanning six decades and works commemorating the Fourth of July.
With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. The artist has had the opportunity to paint world famous celebrities and the honor of painting the last seven presidents of the United States.
Max has also been named the official artist of the Grammys, five NFL Super Bowls, the 2006 Olympics, the World Cup USA, the World Series, the U.S. Open, the Indy 500, the New York City Marathon and the Kentucky Derby.
The exhibition begins with an evening preview on Friday, June 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. and additional previews the next day, Saturday, June 29. Two receptions will be held the following weekend on Saturday, July 6, from 5 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 7, from 1 to 3 p.m.
La Mantia Gallery is located at 127 Main Street in Northport. The events are free and open to the public, but RSVP’s are required. To RSVP, call the gallery at 631-754-8414.
