Friday, March 27, 2026 · No. 85

Whitney Museum Completes Renovation of Roy Lichtenstein’s Former Studio for Independent Study Program

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Friday, March 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The Whitney Museum of American Art has finished a full renovation of Roy Lichtenstein’s former home and studio at 741/745 Washington Street in Greenwich Village. The facility will serve as the permanent base for the museum's Independent Study Program (ISP), which has operated since 1968. The program provides instruction and workspace for artists, curators, and art historians, with a notable alumni list including Jenny Holzer, Glenn Ligon, and Julian Schnabel.

  • Artists: Roy Lichtenstein, Jennifer Allora, Gregg Bordowitz, Tony Cokes, Danielle Dean, Mark Dion, Andrea Fraser, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Renée Green, Jenny Holzer, Emily Jacir, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Julian Schnabel
  • People: Huey Copeland, Miwon Kwon, Pamela M. Lee, Roberta Smith, Carlos Basualdo, Naomi Beckwith, Sheena Wagstaff
  • Museums: Whitney Museum of American Art
  • Locations: 741/745 Washington Street, Greenwich Village, New York

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