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. 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.

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

Misha Neal explores Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960.

A visitor explores "Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960"

Chief Curator Marshall N. Price with his partner Martha Clippinger and their daughter peruse the Lichtenstein exhibition.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960

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

Visitors tour the exhibition.

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.

Co-curators Marshall N. Price and Elizabeth Finch lead a tour through the exhibition.

Visitors enjoy a tour through the exhibition.

Co-curators Marshall N. Price and Elizabeth Finch lead a tour through the exhibition.

Co-curators Marshall N. Price and Elizabeth Finch lead a tour through the exhibition.

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

Natasha Sigmund, registrar for the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, poses in the gallery.

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

Maury and Crystal Smith enjoy the Director's Preview event.

Duke Professor Kristine Stiles with Graham Auman at the Director's Preview event.

A visitor explores Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960.

Art handler Savannah Hannon strikes a pose in the galleries.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960.

Nicole Oxendine, Mindy Solie and Myra Scibetta Weise enjoy a moment at the Director's Preview event.

Frank Konhaus and Mavis Gragg (middle) enjoy a moment at the Director's Preview event.

Thomas RaShad Easley (center) enjoys chatting with friends at the Director's Preview event.

Visitors enjoy the Director's Preview event.

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.

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.

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.

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

A visitor takes in early work by Roy Lichtenstein.

A visitor takes in early work by Roy Lichtenstein.

Visitors explore Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948 — 1960.

Visitors enjoy the opening event.

Longtime museum friends and supporters Mindy and Guy Solie enjoy the Director's Preview event.

Michelle Beischer (left), former Nasher Friends Board President, with Karen Rabeneu, current Friends Board President.

David Lee and his partner Wendy Hower, director of engagement and marketing at the Nasher Museum, enjoy the Director's Preview event.

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.

Thomas RaShad Easley (left) and Tom Rankin, director of the MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts.

Nicole Oxendine and Michael S. Williams enjoy the Director's Preview event.

Jonathan and Jenny Leinbach, a longtime Nasher friend and gallery guide, enjoy the Director's Preview event.

Visitors enjoy the Director's Preview event.

Former Duke Provost Peter Lange and friends enjoy the Director's Preview event.

Aaron Colston and a friend enjoy the evening.

Nasher Museum Board of Advisors member Jennifer New with her daughter Clare.

The Director's Preview was the first gathering of its kind since February 2020.

Longtime museum supporter and gallery guide Gail Belvett (left) and a friend.

Art photographer Brian Quinby (right) and friends strike a pose at the Director's Preview event.

The Director's Preview was the first event of its kind since February 2020.

Shana Tucker and friends perform live at the Director's Preview event.