Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960

Aug 01, 2021 - Oct 24, 2021

Premiering at The Parrish Art Museum and traveling to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and the Colby College Museum of Art, Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960 will be the first major museum exhibition to investigate the early work of one of the most celebrated American artists of the 20th century. 

“The Parrish is thrilled  to be hosting this extraordinary survey of work from the artist’s fruitful formative years and privileged to be the premier public venue for the exhibition.  Roy Lichtenstein’s long history with the East End of Long Island and his deep affection for the region make this a singular occasion to  celebrate his legacy as we welcome visitors from far and wide.” — Alicia G. Longwell, Ph.D., Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chief Curator, Art and Education 



Premiering at The Parrish Art Museum and traveling to the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and the Colby College Museum of Art, Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960 will be the first major museum exhibition to investigate the early work of one of the most celebrated American artists of the 20th century. 

“The Parrish is thrilled  to be hosting this extraordinary survey of work from the artist’s fruitful formative years and privileged to be the premier public venue for the exhibition.  Roy Lichtenstein’s long history with the East End of Long Island and his deep affection for the region make this a singular occasion to  celebrate his legacy as we welcome visitors from far and wide.” — Alicia G. Longwell, Ph.D., Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Chief Curator, Art and Education 



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