Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective
Thu, Jan 01
|Whitney Museum of American Art
Bold lines. Iconic color. Enduring impact. The Whitney Museum opens a landmark Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective in 2026—celebrating a master of American pop art.
Time & Location
Jan 01, 2026, 7:00 AM – Jan 01, 2027, 11:00 AM
Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA
About the event
Event Overview
Launching in 2026, the Whitney Museum of American Art will present a sweeping retrospective of Roy Lichtenstein, one of the most influential figures in postwar art. Known for his explosive use of comic strip aesthetics and Ben-Day dots, Lichtenstein revolutionized visual culture by elevating mass media into high art. This exhibition will offer a rare and immersive look at his work across paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media, tracing his legacy from the 1960s through the decades that followed.
Exhibit Details:
What: Roy Lichtenstein Retrospective
Where: Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY
When: Opens 2026 (Dates TBA)