Whitney to Stage Major Roy Lichtenstein Exhibition in October 2026
Mark your calendar for October 11, 2026, because the Whitney Museum of American Art is set to launch “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New.” This exhibition will feature over 130 artworks spanning from the early 1940s to the 1990s, curated by Meg Onli and guest curator Alex Da Corte. It aims to highlight Lichtenstein's innovative approach to image reproduction and transformation, stretching beyond his well-known Pop Art style. You'll see a mix of mediums like painting, drawing, collage, and even films. For the first time, all eight pieces from his 1962 debut at Leo Castelli Gallery will be shown together, along with recreations of three murals, including a massive 96-foot Greene Street Mural and iconic works like Look Mickey and Drowning Girl.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Roy Lichtenstein: Like New' opens October 11, 2026 at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
- Over 130 works from the 1940s to the 1990s are included.
- Curated by Meg Onli with guest curator Alex Da Corte.
- Focuses on Lichtenstein's preoccupation with image copying, enlargement, circulation, and alteration.
- Reunites all eight works from Lichtenstein's 1962 debut at Leo Castelli Gallery for the first time.
- Includes recreations of three murals, notably a nearly 96-foot-long Greene Street Mural (1983).
- Outdoor presentation of Girl in Window (1964) realized by Da Corte.
- Features iconic works like Look Mickey (1961), Drowning Girl (1963), and Whaam! (1963).
Entities
Artists
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Alex Da Corte
- Louise Lawler
- Richard Pettibone
- Sturtevant
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Leo Castelli Gallery
- Roy Lichtenstein Foundation
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- New York