# 2026-12739: Feds Clear Lichtenstein Works for Whitney Exhibition

2026-12739, Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New” Exhibition, is a Federal Register notice from State Department published 2026-06-24 (as of 2026-07-01).

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- As of: 2026-07-01
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12739
- Title: Notice of Determinations; Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition-Determinations: “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New” Exhibition
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: State Department
- Citation: 91 FR 38070
- Published: 2026-06-24
- Effective: unknown
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-01

## In one line

Feds Clear Lichtenstein Works for Whitney Exhibition

## Summary

The U.S. government has approved the temporary import of important Roy Lichtenstein artworks for a special exhibition called “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New” at the Whitney Museum in New York. This means art lovers get to enjoy these culturally valuable pieces right here in the U.S., and the exhibition might travel to other places later. No extra costs or changes for the public, just a cool chance to see iconic pop art up close!

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition "Roy Lichtenstein: Like New" at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Import of Lichtenstein Artworks: benefit, low. The U.S. Department of State approved the temporary import of certain Roy Lichtenstein objects for the exhibition “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New” at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and for possible additional venues. The Department determined the objects are of cultural significance an…

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## Sources
- [2026-12739 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12739/notice-of-determinations-culturally-significant-objects-being-imported-for-exhibition-determinations)
- [2026-12739 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12739.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12739 (as of 2026-07-01).