The Art of Seeing Differently

David Yurman is proud to support the exhibition, Roy Lichtenstein: Like New, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, celebrating a shared instinct to challenge convention, see beauty in the unexpected, and redefine the possibilities of American art.

October 7, 2026

A Shared Perspective

David Yurman’s work as a sculptor and Sybil Yurman's as a painter shape the way they approach jewelry design, with an emphasis on form, color, and play of light.

The Yurmans have always done things their own way, pushing beyond convention with a visionary eye. In the 1980s, they transformed cultured pearls into an award-winning collection. In the 1990s, when sterling silver was rarely used in fine jewelry, they elevated the metal by setting it with diamonds, creating the Silver Ice™ collection and forever changing the way fine jewelry can be worn.

David and Sybil Yurman at the Exhibition

Laughing Cat, 1961, Roy Lichtenstein. Still Life with Crystal Bowl, 1972, Roy Lichtenstein. Ohhh...Alright..., 1964, Roy Lichtenstein.

Lichtenstein similarly pushed the boundaries of American art, taking something familiar and making it feel completely new. At a time when fine art was viewed as separate from everyday life, Lichtenstein turned to comics, advertisements, and mass media, elevating familiar imagery into modern masterpieces.

Like Lichtenstein's unique approach to subject matter, David Yurman looks at material through an artistic lens, both finding beauty and possibility where others did not. Each artist approached their craft by taking something familiar and reimagining it through technical mastery and a distinctive point of view.

A Celebration of American Artistry

The Yurman family wanted to create a way for people to experience Lichtenstein’s artwork beyond the exhibition. David Yurman’s SoHo, Miami, and Dallas boutiques offered an opportunity to bring Lichtenstein’s paintings into conversation with David Yurman jewelry, celebrating both the artist and the creative process behind the work.

The Yurmans believe that an artist’s studio is a personal place, where ideas become real. Inspired by Lichtenstein’s studios, the window vitrines invite visitors into that world, where his art and David Yurman jewelry can be seen from a new perspective.

Materpiece, 1962, Roy Lichtenstein

Ohhh...Alright..., 1964, Roy Lichtenstein

Laughing Cat, 1961, Roy Lichtenstein

Still Life with Crystal Bowl, 1972, Roy Lichtenstein

Mirror #11 (36"), 1972, Roy Lichtenstein

Hologram Interior (Model), 1996, Roy Lichtenstein

At the center of the display is Ohhh...Alright..., one of Lichtenstein’s quintessential works. By transforming a single comic panel into a monumental composition, Lichtenstein asks the viewer to encounter a familiar image in an entirely new way. That same play of perspective carries throughout the installation in David Yurman’s boutiques. Lichtenstein’s work is defined by bold lines, graphic form, and a distinct visual language that is instantly recognizable, much like David Yurman’s signature Cable motif.

At the SoHo boutique, architectural details throughout the façade reference Lichtenstein’s exploration of depth. The compositions appear graphic and immediate, yet upon closer look reveal dimension and movement. David Yurman jewelry shares the same qualities: sculptural pieces designed to be experienced from multiple angles, with form and texture revealed from different perspectives.

Every element of the installation reflects the artists’ shared fascination with perspective, inviting visitors to move through the space and discover each new point of view. Artwork, architecture, and jewelry come together in an immersive display.