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Robert Indiana Art

American, 1928-2018

Robert Indiana's work evolved into hard-edged graphic images of words, logos and typographic forms, earning him a reputation as one of the country's leading contemporary artists.

Indiana is known for using public signs and symbols with altered lettering to make stark and challenging visual statements. In his prints, paintings and constructions, he gave new meaning to basic words like Eat, Die and Love. Using them in bold block letters in vivid colors, he enticed his viewers to look at the commonplace from a new perspective. One indication of his success was the appearance of his immensely popular multi-colored Love on a United States postage stamp in 1973.

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Artist: Robert Indiana
The Hartley Elegies KvF I
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF I 1990 Screenprint 77 x 53 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Catalogue raisonne: Sheehan 145 Accompanie...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Skid-Row Self Portrait
By Robert Indiana
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Skid Row-Self Portrait Color lithograph, 1973 Unsigned (as usual) From: XXe Siecle, Volume XXVV, December 1973 Published by G. di San Lazzaro for A. Maeght, P...
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1970s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Lithograph

"Eight", Serigraph from the American Dream Portfolio by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana, American (1928 - 2018) Title: Eight from the American Dream Portfolio Year: 1965 (1997) Medium: Serigraph Edition Size: 395 Image Size: 16.75 x 14 inches Size...
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1960s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

"Indianapolis Museum of Art Inaugural Exhibitions", Color Silkscreen, Signed
By Robert Indiana
Located in Detroit, MI
"Indianapolis Museum of Art Inaugural Exhibitions", 25 October 1970, is an eye popping large bold colorful geometric abstract silk screen. It is signed on the lower right. Robert Indiana, one of the preeminent figures in American art since the 1960s, played a central role in the development of assemblage art, hard-edge painting, Pop art, Neo-Dada, American Modernism and Modern Art. A self-proclaimed “American painter of signs,” Indiana created a highly original body of work that explores American identity, personal history, and the power of abstraction and language, establishing an important legacy that resonates in the work of many contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lectenstein, David Hockney, Romero Britto, Richard Hamilton and Robert Rauschenberg who make the written word a central element of their oeuvre. Robert Indiana was born Robert Clark in New Castle, Indiana on September 13, 1928. Adopted as an infant, he spent his childhood moving frequently throughout his namesake state. At 14 he moved to Indianapolis in order to attend Arsenal Technical High School, known for its strong arts curriculum. After graduating he spent three years in the U.S. Air Force and then studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Skowhegan School of Sculpture and Painting in Maine, and the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland. In 1956, two years after moving to New York, Indiana met Ellsworth Kelly, and upon his recommendation took up residence in Coenties Slip, where a community of artists that would come to include Kelly, Agnes Martin, James Rosenquist, and Jack Youngerman had studios. Indiana, like some of his fellow artists, scavenged the area’s abandoned warehouses for materials, creating sculptural assemblages from old wooden beams, rusted metal wheels, and other remnants of the shipping trade that had thrived in Coenties Slip. The discovery of 19th century brass stencils led to the incorporation of brightly colored numbers and short emotionally charged words onto these sculptures as well as canvases, and became the basis of his new painterly vocabulary. Although acknowledged as a leader of Pop, Indiana distinguished himself from his Pop peers by addressing important social and political issues and incorporating profound historical and literary references into his works. In 1964 Indiana accepted Philip Johnson’s invitation to design a new work for the New York State Pavilion at the New York World’s Fair, creating a 20-foot EAT sign...
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1970s American Modern Robert Indiana Art

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Paper, Ink, Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF III
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF III 1990 Screenprint 77 x 53 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fi...
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1990s Hard-Edge Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Tilt (from The American Dream Portfolio)
By Robert Indiana
Located in Saugatuck, MI
Tilt, from the American Dream Portfolio printed in 1997 is a limited edition hand signed and numbered screen print based on the original painting, "The American Dream" which he paint...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Gertrude S. - Mother of Us All portfolio by Robert Indiana, 1977 (Orig. print)
By Robert Indiana
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana Medium: Original Lithograph, 1977 Dimensions: 24 x 20 in, 60.9 x 50.8 cm Arches Paper - Very Good Condition Starting in 1965, Indiana collaborated with c...
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1970s Robert Indiana Art

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Lithograph

The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series- KvF II, Screenprint by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana Title: The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series- KvF II Year: 1990 Medium: Serigraph on Saunders Watercolor paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 P...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1970, Screenprint by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana, American (1928 - 2018) Title: Indianapolis Museum of Art Year: 1970 Medium: Silkscreen Poster Size: 35 x 25 in. (88.9 x 63.5 cm)
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1970s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Decade: Autoportrait, 1969
By Robert Indiana
Located in Saugatuck, MI
Lithograph in colors printed on off-white wove paper. Signed and numbered "AP 4/25" by the artist. Robert Indiana often referred to himself as a "painter of signs." Framed in a simp...
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1970s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Lithograph

1997 Robert Indiana 'Mississippi' Serigraph
By Robert Indiana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 22 x 17 inches ( 55.88 x 43.18 cm ) Image Size: 16 x 14 inches ( 40.64 x 35.56 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: Limited Edition Serigraph publ...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series- KvF V, Screenprint by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana Title: The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series- KvF V Year: 1990 Medium: Serigraph on Saunders Watercolor paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Pa...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Picasso from The American Dream Portfolio, Screenprint by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana, American (1928 - ) Title: Picasso from The American Dream Portfolio Year: 1997 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 395 Image Size: 16.5 ...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Figure Five, from The American Dream
By Robert Indiana
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Robert Indiana Title: The Figure Five Portfolio: The American Dream Medium: Serigraph Date: 1997 Edition: 395 Sheet Size: 22" x 17" Signature: Unsigned
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1990s Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Highball Redball Manifest
By Robert Indiana
Located in Saugatuck, MI
Highball on the Redball Manifest is a hand-signed and numbered limited edition screen print from the American Dream Portfolio printed in 1997. The work is based on the painting of th...
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1990s Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies, Suite of 10 Oversized Silkscreens
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana Title: The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series - KvF I - X Year: 1990 Medium: 10 Screenprints on Saunders Watercolor paper, each signed and numbered in pencil ...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies - KvF IX, Large Pop Art Silkscreen by Robert Indiana
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana Title: The Hartley Elegies - KvF IX Year: 1991 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 50 Paper Size: 60 x 60 inches Printer: Bob Blant...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF IX
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF IX 1991 Screenprint 57 5/8 x 57 5/8 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienb...
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1990s Hard-Edge Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF VIII
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF VIII 1991 Screenprint 57 5/8 x 57 5/8 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shie...
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1990s Hard-Edge Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF VI
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF VI 1991 Screenprint 57 5/8 x 57 5/8 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shien...
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1990s Hard-Edge Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF VII
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF VII 1991 Screenprint 57 5/8 x 57 5/8 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shie...
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1990s Hard-Edge Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF V
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF V 1990 Screenprint 77 x 53 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied with COA by Gregg Shienbaum Fine...
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1990s Hard-Edge Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series - KvF III
By Robert Indiana
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Indiana Title: The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series - KvF III Year: 1990 Medium: Serigraph on Saunders Watercolor paper, signed and numbered in pencil Edition:...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

High Ball Red Ball Manifest 25
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana High Ball Red Ball Manifest 25 1996 Screenprint 19 x 16 in. Edition of 395 Pencil signed & numbered Accompanied ...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies KvF II
By Robert Indiana
Located in Miami, FL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Robert Indiana The Hartley Elegies KvF II 1990 Screenprint 77 x 53 in. Edition of 50 Pencil signed & numbered Catalogue raisonne: Sheehan 146 Accompanie...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series
By Robert Indiana
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Kvf vii - The Hartley Elegies: The Berlin Series, 1990/91 Screenprint in colours on Saunders Watercolour wove Limited Edition of 50 150 x 150 cm 60 x 60 in
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Color

THE HARTLEY ELEGIES KVF VIII
By Robert Indiana
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Screenprint on Saunders watercolor paper from the edition of 50. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen, Paper

THE HARTLEY ELEGIES - KvF III
By Robert Indiana
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Screenprint on Saunders watercolor paper from the edition of 50. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Screen, Paper

THE HARTLEY ELEGIES - KvF IX
By Robert Indiana
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Screenprint on Saunders watercolor paper from the edition of 50. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Paper, Screen

THE HARTLEY ELEGIES - KvF VI
By Robert Indiana
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Screenprint on Saunders watercolor paper from the edition of 50. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity inclu...
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1990s Pop Art Robert Indiana Art

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Paper, Screen

Demuth
By Robert Indiana
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 2001, this silkscreen is hand signed by Robert Indiana (Indiana, 1928 - Maine, 2018) in pencil in the bottom margin and is numbered from the edition of 50 in the bottom ma...
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Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Robert Indiana Art

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Screen

Robert Indiana art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Robert Indiana art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Robert Indiana in screen print, lithograph, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Robert Indiana art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of George Rodrigue, Keith Haring, and James Rosenquist. Robert Indiana art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $399,950, while the average work can sell for $2,390.
Questions About Robert Indiana Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Robert Indiana produced Pop art. He became well known for incorporating public signs and symbols into his prints, paintings and collages. In 1973, one of his “Love” compositions appeared on a U.S. postage stamp. You'll find a wide range of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Robert Indiana was born on September 13, 1928, in New Castle, Indiana. By the 1960s, he was an active artist, contributing to the development of Pop art, assemblage art and hard-edge painting movements. He is perhaps best known for his Love image, which he created in 1966 and has been reproduced many times in many formats, from U.S. postage stamps to statues. Shop a selection of Robert Indiana artwork on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Versions of Robert Indiana's Love sculpture are in more than 50 cities worldwide. One of the most well-known examples is in John F. Kennedy Plaza in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Locals refer to the area as LOVE Park in honor of the artwork. You'll find a variety of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Here are a few facts about Robert Indiana's artwork. His body of work helped to define various techniques and movements, including assemblage art, Pop art and hard-edge painting.

    In 1964, he created his now iconic LOVE image, including it on cards he sent to loved ones. He later turned the image into sculptures, and today, there are more than 50 of his LOVE pieces located in public spaces around the world.

    Indiana was also an accomplished printmaker and is known for a series he produced in collaboration with poet Robert Creeley. As a graphic designer, he created posters for art exhibitions and theatrical performances, such as the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center and the opening exhibition of the Hirshhorn Museum of Art. In addition, he designed costumes and sets for Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein's opera, The Mother of Us All.

    Shop a selection of Robert Indiana art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Robert Indiana created 50 editions of the iconic LOVE sculpture, some featuring a different word or the letters of a different language, but in the same distinguishable style. They have been on display all over the world. Find an array of authentic Robert Indiana pieces on 1stDibs.

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