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Why did Robert Indiana make the LOVE sculpture?
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Robert Indiana created the LOVE sculpture to further his “LOVE” series, which he introduced in 1966. It all began with a print of the word “LOVE” with a tiled "O" that appeared on the Museum of Modern Art holiday card. The brightly stacked letters of the Pop art piece were soon everywhere. This success prompted him to craft the first LOVE sculpture in 1970. Reportedly, Indiana's religious upbringing inspired the original LOVE typography. He described the memory of seeing the phrase "God Is Love" printed on a white wall in a church, and that image stuck with him. Find a diverse assortment of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
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LOVE replica sculpture Artist Copyright Indianapolis Museum & Foundation Stamped
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana
LOVE (Official Artist Copyright and Foundation Stamp), 2011
Brushed Aluminum sculpture (Red)
Stamped by artist's estate, Stam...
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
LOVE (The original) Sheehan 39, silkscreen edition of 2275 with artist copyright
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana
LOVE (the original), Sheehan, 39, 1967
Silkscreen on Buckeye Cover paper
Artists copyright stamp on the back
Edition of 2275
33 3/4 × 33 3/4 inches
Unframed
Artists co...
Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
AMOR, Aquatint Etching by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Indiana created the iconic “LOVE” print initially for the Museum of Modern Art’s Christmas card in 1965. This variation features the Spanish word for love, “Amor”. The etchin...
Category
1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"Louisiana Museum of Modern Art LOVE" Vintage Pop Art 1972 Framed Show Poster
By Robert Indiana
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American pop art show poster. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed . Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
Category
1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper, Screen
Love (Red-Blue) polystone sculpture with original case Ed. 500 by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Polystone sculpture by Robert Indiana, 14.8 x 14.2 x 6.4cm, ed.500, with its original case.
The present work is accompanied with a certificate by Edition Studio.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
LOVE (Pink) sculpture, official replica with Indianapolis Museum of Art stamp
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Robert Indiana
LOVE (Pink), Artist Authorized, with Incised Indianapolis Museum of Art & Morgan Foundation Stamp and Artist Copyright, 2011
Brushed Aluminum (Pink) and Stamped with M...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
