Robert Indiana

American, 1928 - 2018

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Four deep, three-dimensional letters spell out the word AMOR in this free-standing sculpture, with the A and M stacked on top of the O and R to create a square on a low black platform. The letters are coral red with butter-yellow undersides. The elongated, oval-shaped opening within the circular letter O is angled 45 degrees, toward the M at the upper right. We stand slightly to the left in this photograph so we can see the deep sides of the letters. The sculpture is displayed out-of-doors with trees and a tall black fence in the background and plantings around the base.
Robert Indiana, AMOR, conceived 1998, fabricated 2006, polychrome aluminum, Gift of Simon and Gillian Salama-Caro in memory of Ruth Klausner, 2012.27.1

AMOR

Robert Indiana · conceived 1998, fabricated 2006 · polychrome aluminum ·  Accession ID  2012.27.1

The image shows bold, geometric shapes. There is a large yellow star on a blue circular background with rows of small white stars. The main motif is the number "76" in red. Surrounding the design is black text on a white border saying "THEY CHOSE TO BE FREE WE CHOOSE." Red vertical lines appear on the blue background. At the bottom, the word "LIBERTY" is displayed in green.
Robert Indiana, Styria Studio, Lorillard, A Division of Loews Theatres, Inc., Liberty '76, 1974-1975, color screenprint on Lenox 100% Rag wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lorillard Tobacco Company, 1975), 2015.19.2589

Liberty '76

Robert Indiana, Styria Studio, Lorillard, A Division of Loews Theatres, Inc. · 1974-1975 · color screenprint on Lenox 100% Rag wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2589

The image displays bold geometric shapes with a large, downward-pointing blue arrow dominating the center against a red background. This abstract composition includes circular forms with numbers "31," "20," and "2." Words such as "SOUTH BEND," "NOTRE DAME," "ST MARY'S," "ST JOS," and "EPH" are arranged around the arrow. The interplay of colors and the arrangement of text and shapes contribute to the abstract nature of the design.
Robert Indiana, South Bend, 1978, color lithograph on Arjomari wove paper, Gift of Art Center, Inc., South Bend, Indiana, 1978.63.1

South Bend

Robert Indiana · 1978 · color lithograph on Arjomari wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.63.1

The image displays a large, green number "6" at the center, surrounded by abstract geometric shapes like a red hexagon and a blue circular border against a deep blue square background. The design resembles a badge or emblem, with the word "HEXAGON" written in red below the central image.
Robert Indiana, Hexagon, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.2

Hexagon

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.2

The image features a red numeral "5" with a curl at its base, against a background with a blue pentagon shape intersecting a tan and red circle. The word "PENTAGON" is displayed in blue capital letters at the bottom.
Robert Indiana, Pentagon, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.5

Pentagon

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.5

The image displays a large red numeral "3" surrounded by geometric shapes. A white triangle is seen behind the number within a blue circle on a square orange background. The word "TRIANGLE" is shown at the bottom in white capitalized letters.
Robert Indiana, Triangle, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.7

Triangle

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.7

The image contains a yellow number '8' inside an octagonal shape enclosed within a purple square with symmetrical lines along its sides. The design also includes the text "OCTAGON" under the number.
Robert Indiana, Octagon, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.4

Octagon

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.4

The image shows a black number '9' on a gray circular background within a nonagon shape outlined in black against a yellow square. The word "NONAGON" is displayed beneath the number.
Robert Indiana, Nonagon, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.3

Nonagon

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.3

The image features bold, geometric shapes including a large blue number 4 overlaid on a yellow diamond shape, all encased within a red circle. The word "SQUARE" is prominently displayed beneath in yellow block letters.
Robert Indiana, Square, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.6

Square

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.6

The image features a large abstract number "7" in blue, prominently placed over an orange heptagon. The heptagon is surrounded by a circle blending into the background. Below this composition, the word "HEPTAGON" is displayed in large, orange letters against a red background.
Robert Indiana, Heptagon, 1975, color screenprint on Arches wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1978.92.1

Heptagon

Robert Indiana · 1975 · color screenprint on Arches wove paper ·  Accession ID  1978.92.1

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