Robert Indiana – Pop Art
Birth: New Castle, Indiana, United States
Education: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Edinburgh College of Art
Movement: Pop Art
Artistic Journey
Robert Indiana emerged in the 1960s as one of the leading figures of American Pop Art. Inspired by urban signage, neon lights, and industrial typography, he developed a visual language based on words and numbers. His style, both minimalist and symbolic, combines bold colors and geometric forms. His most emblematic work, LOVE, became a global icon, reproduced in monumental sculptures and prints, and a universal symbol of peace and humanity. Throughout his career, Indiana explored social, political, and spiritual themes, while remaining faithful to his typographic aesthetic.
Major Works
LOVE (1966) – Sculptural and pictorial word, universal icon of Pop Art.
HOPE (2008) – Contemporary variation of LOVE, created in support of Barack Obama.
The Numbers Series (1965–1968) – Graphic series where numbers become pictorial motifs.
American Dream (1960–1961) – Series of works addressing the American Dream and its contradictions.
Quote
“One word says it all. LOVE.”
