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Robert Indiana — LOVE
Robert Indiana

LOVE

1970

This monumental red steel sculpture spells out the word LOVE in stacked capital letters, each form hollowed with geometric voids that reveal the surrounding cityscape. Created by Pop artist Robert Indiana, the work stands as an iconic symbol of affection and human connection in public space. Cast in Cor-Ten steel, the sculpture's bold crimson hue and massive scale transform a simple four-letter word into a commanding urban landmark. The piece's clean lines and archetypal lettering reflect the graphic sensibilities of Pop Art, while its placement in bustling Manhattan positions it as a beloved gathering point for pedestrians and tourists alike. First conceived in 1970, this beloved work has become synonymous with contemporary public art and continues to invite interpretation across generations. Photo: Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA

Medium
Cor-Ten steel sculpture

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Robert Indiana, LOVE, 1970

This monumental red steel sculpture spells out the word LOVE in stacked capital letters, each form hollowed with geometric voids that reveal the surrounding cityscape. Created by Pop artist Robert Indiana, the work stands as an iconic symbol of affection and human connection in public space. Cast in Cor-Ten steel, the sculpture's bold crimson hue and massive scale transform a simple four-letter word into a commanding urban landmark. The piece's clean lines and archetypal lettering reflect the graphic sensibilities of Pop Art, while its placement in bustling Manhattan positions it as a beloved gathering point for pedestrians and tourists alike. First conceived in 1970, this beloved work has become synonymous with contemporary public art and continues to invite interpretation across generations. Photo: Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA

Medium
Cor-Ten steel sculpture
Year
1970
Seen at
6th Ave & W 55th

Related themes

Geometric, Steel, Twentieth Century, Monumental, Outdoor, Urban Sculpture, Modernist, Public Art, Sculpture, Red, Manhattan, Love, Pop Art, American Art, Iconic Landmark, Cor Ten Steel, Abstract, Figurative, Contemporary, Lettering

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Jim Arnone, Hamilton Selway Gallery