Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Lichtenstien Born

Oct 27, 1923

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Enrolled At School

Jan 1, 1935

At the age of 12 Roy Lichtenstein enrolled at Franklin School For Boys, and remained there for his secondary education.

Started Painting

Jan 1, 1943

Roy Lichtenstein Started Painting

Influenced by Allan Kaprow

Jan 1, 1960

Roy Lichtenstein was heavily influenced by Allan Kaprow who also taught at Rutgers University.

Started Teaching At University

Jan 1, 1960

Roy Lichtenstein started teaching at Rutgers University.

Displaying His Art

Jan 1, 1961

Roy Lichtensteins art was Displayed in New York by Leo Castelli

Started First Pop Art

Jan 1, 1961

Roy Lichtenstein started doing his first Pop Art

Resignation From University

Jan 1, 1964

Roy Lichtenstein resigned from teaching at Rutgers University to move back to New York and be at the centre of the art scene

Building His Own Studio

Jan 1, 1970

Roy Lichtenstein nought a house in Southampton, Long Island and build a studio on the property.

Sculpture Work

Feb 4, 1980

In the 1980’s he began working in sculpture.

Died

Sep 27, 1997

Roy Lichtenstein died in September, 1997 from a severe case of pneumonia.