Lichtenstein Exhibition: Opening Events

Co-curator Marshall N. Price, PhD, Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum addresses the crowd at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nasher Museum Director Trevor Schoonmaker addresses the crowd at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960.

Nasher Museum member Jonathan Prinz (right) and his son Jesse attend the Director's Preview event or Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

A visitor looks closely into a vitrine in Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Misha Neal explores Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

A visitor explores Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Chief Curator Marshall N. Price with his partner Martha Clippinger and their daughter peruse the Roy Lichtenstein exhibition. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Board of Advisors member Christine Weller with her daughter Caroline in Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Exclusive Brummer member tour of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Elizabeth Finch, Lunder Chief Curator at the Colby Museum and co-curator of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960 talks about the work of art that served as inspiration for the exhibition. Photo by J Caldwell.

Co-curators Marshall N. Price and Elizabeth Finch lead a tour through the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors enjoy a tour through the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Co-curators Marshall N. Price and Beth Finch lead a tour on Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Co-curators Marshall N. Price and Elizabeth Finch lead a tour through the exhibition Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Gallery guide and visitor services representative Beatriz Mulligan and a friend explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Natasha Sigmund, registrar for the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, poses in the gallery. Photo by J Caldwell.

Durham City Councilman Leonardo Williams poses with Ben Reese and Nasher Museum Director Trevor Schoonmaker. Photo by J Caldwell.

Maury and Crystal Smith enjoy the Director's Preview event to celebrate Roy Lichtenstein's early works. Photo by J Caldwell.

Duke Professor Kristine Stiles with Graham Auman at the Director's Preview of "Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960." Photo by J Caldwell.

A visitor explores Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Art handler Savannah Hannon strikes a pose in the galleries. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nicole Oxendine, Mindy Solie and Myra Scibetta Weise enjoy a moment at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Frank Konhaus and Mavis Gragg (middle) enjoy a moment at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Thomas RaShad Easley (center) enjoys chatting with friends at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Frank Guarnieri, partner of co-curator Elizabeth Finch, strikes a pose with Julianne Gilland, deputy director of the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville, Maine. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nasher Friends Board member Danny Bell (Lumbee/Coharie), president of the Triangle Native American Society and retired program coordinator for the Curriculum in American Indian Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nasher Museum Board of Advisors member Jason Rubell and his wife Michelle strike a pose in front of a wall mural of the young Roy Lichtenstein. Photo by J Caldwell.

Jack Cowart, founding executive director of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, visits the galleries with his partner Susan. Photo by J Caldwell.

A visitor takes in early work by Roy Lichtenstein. Photo by J Caldwell.

A visitor takes in early work by Roy Lichtenstein. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Longtime museum friends and supporters Mindy and Guy Solie enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Michelle Beischer (left), former Nasher Friends Board President, with Karen Rabeneu, current Friends Board President at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

David Lee and his partner Wendy Hower, director of engagement and marketing at the Nasher Museum, enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

From left: Elizabeth Finch, Lunder Chief Curator at the Colby Museum, Marshall N. Price, Chief Curator and Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum, Ruth Fine, Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Chair and former Curator of Special Projects in Modern Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Jack Cowart, founding executive director of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, and Dorothy Lichtenstein, president of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation.

Nasher Museum Director Trevor Schoonmaker addresses the crowd at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960.

Dr. Thomas RaShad Easley (left) and Tom Rankin, director of the MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nicole Oxendine and Michael S. Williams enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Jonathan and Jenny Leinbach, a longtime gallery guide, enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Visitors enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Former Duke Provost Peter Lange and friends enjoy the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

Aaron Colston and a friend enjoy the evening. Photo by J Caldwell.

Nasher Museum Board of Advisors member Jennifer New with her daughter Clare. Photo by J Caldwell.

Duke Students (from left) Ruth Player, Eliza Henne, Abby Johnson and Rachel Johnson pose at the entrance wall of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.

The Director's Preview of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960 was the first gathering of its kind since February 2020. Photo by J Caldwell.

Longtime museum supporter and gallery guide Gail Belvett (left) and a friend. Photo by J Caldwell.

Art photographer Brian Quinby (right) with his partner (left) and Nasher fan Christy LaGuardia strike a pose at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell

The Director's Preview of Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960 was the first gathering of its kind since February 2020. Photo by J Caldwell.

Shana Tucker and friends perform live at the Director's Preview event for Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960. Photo by J Caldwell.