Alex Da Corte Co-Curates Major Roy Lichtenstein Show at Whitney
Artist Alex Da Corte is co-curating a Roy Lichtenstein exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the largest of its kind in New York since 1993. The show, organized with Meg Onli, has been in development for six years. Da Corte, known for dreamlike installations like his Big Bird rooftop piece at the Met, aims to provoke 21st-century discussion around Lichtenstein's legacy. He cites influences including Len Lye, Todd Haynes, Bertolt Brecht, and Gregg Araki. The exhibition is part of the 2026 CULT100 honorees list.
Key facts
- Alex Da Corte is co-curating a Roy Lichtenstein show at the Whitney Museum.
- The show is the largest Lichtenstein exhibition in New York since 1993.
- Da Corte has been working on the exhibition for six years.
- Meg Onli is co-curating the show with Da Corte.
- Da Corte is known for dreamlike environments, including a Big Bird installation on the Met's roof.
- The exhibition aims to provoke 21st-century discussion about Lichtenstein.
- Da Corte's influences include Len Lye, Todd Haynes, Bertolt Brecht, and Gregg Araki.
- Da Corte was named to the 2026 CULT100 list.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Da Corte
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Len Lye
- Todd Haynes
- Bertolt Brecht
- Gregg Araki
- Miyó Vestrini
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- CULTURED Magazine
Locations
- New York
- United States