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Robert Indiana — LOVE
Robert Indiana

LOVE

1976

This monumental public sculpture presents the word LOVE in stacked capital letters, rendered in vivid red aluminum with bold blue and green cutout sections that create dynamic negative space. Standing as a towering declaration of universal human emotion, the work measures approximately 12 feet tall and occupies a prominent plaza position, making it one of America's most recognizable contemporary artworks. The piece exemplifies Pop Art's engagement with accessible language and commercial aesthetic sensibilities, transforming a simple four-letter word into an architectural statement about art's role in urban public space. Its tilted composition and chromatic boldness establish an optimistic visual presence that has made it an iconic symbol of Philadelphia and a beloved destination for visitors seeking direct engagement with modernist sculpture. Photo by Karl Moore on Unsplash

Medium
Painted aluminum

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Robert Indiana, LOVE, 1976

This monumental public sculpture presents the word LOVE in stacked capital letters, rendered in vivid red aluminum with bold blue and green cutout sections that create dynamic negative space. Standing as a towering declaration of universal human emotion, the work measures approximately 12 feet tall and occupies a prominent plaza position, making it one of America's most recognizable contemporary artworks. The piece exemplifies Pop Art's engagement with accessible language and commercial aesthetic sensibilities, transforming a simple four-letter word into an architectural statement about art's role in urban public space. Its tilted composition and chromatic boldness establish an optimistic visual presence that has made it an iconic symbol of Philadelphia and a beloved destination for visitors seeking direct engagement with modernist sculpture. Photo by Karl Moore on Unsplash

Medium
Painted aluminum
Year
1976
Seen at
JFK Plaza (Love Park)

Related themes

Public Monument, Aluminum, Twentieth Century, Monumental, Contemporary Classic, Urban Art, Philadelphia, Word Art, Public Art, Sculpture, Outdoor Installation, Conceptual Art, Geometric Form, Modern Art, Pop Art, Painted Metal, American Art, Red Sculpture, Iconic Landmark, Abstract

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Jim Arnone, Hamilton Selway Gallery