About
About 130 Lichtensteins, from Look Mickey to Masterpiece, fill the Whitney's fifth floor in a.
Look Mickey, Girl with Ball and Masterpiece hang together in a roughly 130-work retrospective that treats Lichtenstein's hand-made dots as a study of how images are copied and made new. The show recreates murals and reunites his breakthrough 1962 Castelli Gallery show, with works by Louise Lawler, Richard Pettibone and Sturtevant alongside. If you want the first look at New York's big fall art show, the public opening falls on the Whitney's free day.
What to expect
The retrospective fills the fifth floor, moving from early 1940s work into the comic-strip canvases of 1961–62 and on through sculpture, prints and film. A companion show, Roy Lichtenstein: 1997, is on the third floor, so allow a couple of hours for both.
Good to know
- Opening day coincides with Free Second Sunday, so book a timed ticket early
- The companion show Roy Lichtenstein: 1997 is on the third floor
- Nearest trains: A/C/E or L to 14th St–8th Ave
- Weekday mornings are calmer once the opening rush passes
- The show runs into May 2027, so there is no need to rush a return visit
Common questions
When does it open to the public?
It opens to the public on October 11, 2026, after member previews, and runs through May 10, 2027.
Is it the same as Roy Lichtenstein: 1997?
No. Roy Lichtenstein: 1997 is a separate, smaller show on the third floor that runs alongside the retrospective.