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Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960

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Book cover for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960
Abstract figure with a geometric head, blue torso, and dark, curved lower section on a beige background.

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See more examples of Lichtenstein’s early works and explore the exhibition’s themes, which include the artist’s riffs on Medieval art from the context of the Midwest; his fascination with archetypes, American history, and the historical “VIP”; his early experiments in appropriation; and his playful foray into “pure” abstraction.

  • Art gallery interior with abstract and contemporary paintings on white and blue walls with a white table in the center with multiple objects in plexiglass boxes.
    Installation view of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948–1960, Upper and Lower Jetté Galleries, Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine, 2021. Photo: Luc Demers

Travel Details

Parrish Art Museum
Water Mill, New York
August 1, 2021–October 24, 2021

Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus, Ohio
March 4, 2022–June 5, 2022

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
August 25, 2022–January 8, 2023

Related Media

Abstract painting of two figures kissing with colorful geometric patterns and dynamic scribbles.
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Video title card for art plus conversation: Roy Lichtenstein, History in the Making with Beth Finch and Marshall Price
Abstract sketch of a mouse-like figure with a smiling face and large eyes.

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Cover art for the exhibition, "Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960."

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