Artist: Robert Indiana (1928 - )
Nationality: American
Movement: Pop Art
Media: Painting, Sculpture
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Biography:
Born Robert Clark, Robert Indiana eventually adopted the name of his home state. He was one of the leading American Pop artists and is known for his geometric paintings that incorporated letters and other signs.

Artworks in Museum Collections: (40)
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Robert Indiana, Sex anyone?, 1964
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Robert Indiana, Untitled, 1964
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Robert Indiana, untitled, plate on p. 52 in the book, 1¢ Life ([Bern: E. W. Kornfeld, 1964]), 1964
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Robert Indiana, untitled, plate on pp. 140-41 in the book, 1¢ Life ([Bern: E. W. Kornfeld, 1964]), 1964
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Robert Indiana, Americans in Paris / Museum of Modern Art 19 December 1970- 1 March 1971, 20th century
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Robert Indiana - The Eateria 1962 oil on canvas Hirshhorn Museum American
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Thomas Hart Benton - Study for the Mural "A Social History of Indiana" 1933 Pencil Arkansas Arts Center American
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Robert Saint-Brice - Monsieur et Mme Sibi 1949 oil on press board Turman Gallery at Indiana State University
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United States Glass Co., Wine glass Indiana, circa 1895
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Robert Indiana, American, Born in 1928 American Dream, from the portfolio of ten prints Decade
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Joseph Low, A Fox and a Sick Lion ([Bloomington, Indiana]: Corydon Press, 1944), 1944
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Robert Indiana - The Metamorphosis of Norma Jean Mortenson 1967 oil on canvas The McNay Art Museum American
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Artist: Lewis W. Hine Title: Boy at Planing Machine, Peru, Indiana Date: 1908 Medium: gelatin
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Joseph Low, untitled plate on p. 2 in the book, A Fox and a sick Lion ([Bloomington, Indiana]: Corydon Press, 1944), 1944
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Robert Indiana - Beware- Danger American Dream #4 1963 oil on canvas Hirshhorn Museum American
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Artist: Karl Bodmer Title: Mouth of the Fox River, Indiana Date: 1832 Medium: watercolor Dimensions:
The Metropolitan Museum of Art -
Double-Bell Euphonium, 1936 Made by C.G. Conn Ltd.Elkhart, Indiana, United States of AmericaMetal; H. 31
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Roy Lichtenstein - Haystacks 1969 lithograph Turman Gallery at Indiana State University American
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Andy Warhol - Chairman Mao 1972 serigraph Turman Gallery at Indiana State University American
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George La Chance - Autumn's Red Dress n.d. oil on canvas Turman Gallery at Indiana State University American
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Joseph Steele - Smoke Stacks 1920-21 oil on canvas Turman Gallery at Indiana State University American
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Claes Oldenburg - London Knees 1966 cast plastic Turman Gallery at Indiana State University American
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Lefevre James Cranstone, British, active in 1845-1867 Street in Winter, Richmond, Indiana 1859-60 Watercolor on
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Lefevre James Cranstone, British, active in 1845-1867 Skating, Richmond, Indiana 1859-60 Watercolor on paper Sheet:
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Lefevre James Cranstone, British, active in 1845-1867 Winter, Richmond, Indiana 1859-60 Watercolor on paper Sheet:
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Willem de Kooning - Woman Digging Clams 1970 lithograph Turman Gallery at Indiana State University American
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Christo - Whitney Museum of American Art, Packed 1968 lithograph and colla Turman Gallery at Indiana State University
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Robert Batty, Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Henri - Portrait of Mrs. Robert C. Watts 1926 oil on canvas The Maier Museum of Art American
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Pictorial quilt United States, Indiana, (possibly Peru), 1888 Cotton plain weave, pieced, appliquéd, quilted, and
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Paul Ponce Antoine Robert ( Robert de Seri), Femme Vue en Buste, 1723
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Robert Batty, Quedlinburg, plate 23 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Wernigerode, plate 17 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Buckeburg, plate 18 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Karlshafen, plate 13 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Hohnstein, plate 3 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, The Rostrappe, plate 12 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Trendelburg, plate 46 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Kˆnigstein, plate 4 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829
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Robert Batty, Dresden, plate 35 in the book Hanoverian and Saxon Scenery after drawings by Lieut. Col. [Robert] Batty (London: Robert Jennings, 1829), 1829

Artnews Articles and Exhibition Information: (30)
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Northern Indiana Arts Association: The Many Faces of Jack Lardis
His intent is to capture the inner power or 'dark' and mysterious side of a personality and tap into what he terms as the "internal sanctum" which everyone has buried deep within themselves. Emil Weddige, Professor Emeritus of Art at the ...
Dayton Art Institute: OUT OF AFRICA: Sub-Saharan Traditional Arts
OUT OF AFRICA will not only demonstrate the amazingly powerful and beautiful aesthetic qualities of African art, but will set these objects in their proper context, affording the visitor a new view of some of the most vital and compelling ...
Turkaly Art Gallery: John Habela: Works in Wood and Bronze
 In John's work you can see the influence of African tribal art as well as Polynesian and Polish folk design. His fanciful and often whimsical outlook on man is artistically depicted in each work, whether in a large piece of wood or an intricate d...
Northern Indiana Arts Association: Sideshow of the Absurd: Art by Pamela Joseph
The inaugural venue was at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art on January 12 with the largest attendance in the history of the Museum. The Sideshow will be on exhibit at the Jonson Gallery at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque from N...
Portland Museum of Art: Love and the American Dream: June 25 through October 17, 1999
Although Robert Indiana came to prominence during the 1960s as a Pop artist, his concerns have always differed greatly from those of his contemporaries. National and cultural identity ...
Eiteljorg Museum: Americanos: Latino Life in the United States
This exhibition are of people from all walks of life and from the many cultures that fall under the terms 'Latino' and 'Hispanic' - Chicano, Central American, Cuban, ...
Price Tower Art Center: Robert Indiana 66: Paintings and Sculpture
Frank Lloyd Wright ’s Price Tower was his pioneering experiment in the multi-use skyscraper: a slim, tall, richly detailed structure, originally designed to combine business offices, shops and apartments. The non-profit Price Tower Arts Center ret...
Indianapolis Museum of Art: Crossroads of American Sculpture

Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Madisonville Community College: Reviving Renaissance: Paintings by Tom Kennedy
Tom has produced award-winning work as an illustrator, graphic designer and artist since 1976. His work has been commissioned by major corporations, public institutions and individuals for its sensitive portraiture and montage work involvin...
Raw Arts Auction: Call To Self-Taught Artists: Notice to Art Galleries, Art Dealers, and Art Agents - International Raw Art Auction
This unprecedented event will bring International exposure to artists who are otherwise denied art gallery representation due to their lack of formal training, or refuse representation due to their unwillingness to conform to the mainstream art wo...
Portland Museum of Art: Love and The American Dream: The Art of Robert Indiana
Indiana also created one of the most widely recognized works of art in the world: Love. Despite the popularity of this image--or perhaps because of it--many critics have dismissed him as a designer, an opportunist, and a one-hit-wonder. Much of Ind...
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art: Daringly Original: Dale Chihuly
Chihuly draws inspiration from many aspects of life. Out of his love of walks along the beach grew his Seaforms. His fascination with slumped, sagging Indian baskets led to the Baskets series. The word “Persian” conjured a vision of exotic markets...
Mary Anderson Center - An Artist Colony: Call for Artists: Fellowship Opportunities Available
Application guidelines may be attained by calling (812) 923-8602, maca@iglou.com, or www.maryandersoncenter.org. The following 2004/2005 fellowships are available: MARY FOOTE MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP offers a 30 day stay for a visual artist. ...
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: Pamela Joseph: Sideshow of the Absurd
The second venue will be at the Northern Indiana Arts Association in Munster, IL from July 1 - September 2. The third venue will be at the Jonson Gallery at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque showing from November 13 until January 18, 20...
Indianapolis Museum of Art: IMA to Become A New Kind of Art Museum
When this vision is realized the IMA will be unique among American museums in the character, variety and quality of the diverse art experiences it offers visitors to its beautiful, 150-acre urban campus, Waller explained. In addition, by...
Portland Museum of Art: Love and the American Dream
Although Robert Indiana came to prominence during the 1960s as a Pop artist, his concerns have always differed greatly from those of his contemporaries. National and cultural identity have always held more interest for Indiana than the mass media an...
U.S. Capitol: Winners of Native American Art Awards Announced in U.S. Capitol
The program also includes a major exhibition of their works, events to mark Native American History Month in November, purchases of this art for the Eiteljorgs permanent collection and a benchmark publication for international distribution. F...
Indianapolis Museum of Art: The Fabric of Moroccan Life
These anonymous masterworks, which are part of a long oral tradition that has been passed down through generations of Moroccan women, are distinct and varied in their color, design and technique. Authentic Moroccan jewelry and costumes enhance the...
Mary Anderson Center for the Arts: Call for Art Educators: New Fellowships Available for Art Educators
Deadline for both fellowships is Jan. 2, 2006. Residencies need to be completed by Oct. 31, 2006. For an application, please download the form at www.maryandersoncenter.org or phone 812-923-4602. The fe...
Le Petit Marrais: Lou Posner: Inaugural Exhibition
 The founder of Le Petit Marrais says, "This new cultural space is named after the famous Marrais district in Paris where some of today's most important cultural events take place and which is a meeting-place for famous painters, writers, musician...
500 Festival: Call for Artist: 500 Festival Announces CARburetion - A Wheely Nice Collection of INDY Car Art
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Pan American Art Gallery: Works by Raul Diaz, Catherine Maize and Juan Salazar
Recently deceased Mexican artist Juan Salazar unites geometric forms with metaphysical concepts through his multicolored small scale paintings. Acclaimed Argentine artist Raul Diaz creates mystical settings of figurative wonder in textured and pai...
Saint Louis Art Museum: Pop Impressions Europe/USA: Prints and Multiples from The Museum of Modern Art
Organized thematically, the exhibition addresses some of the prevailing subjects that preoccupied Pop artists, including mass media, consumer culture, politics, and erotica. The exhibition begins with proto-Pop examples by artists such as Ja...
33 Collective Gallery, Zhou B. Center: Midwest Paint Group, (MPG): Post Abstract-Figuration
Noted painter and Art theorist Gabriel Laderman, in the program introduction to the exhibit, describes the group as being a part of a contemporary movement of figurative painters “who have been profoundly influenced by modernist abstraction”. Expl...
Museum of Contemporary Art, LA: Street Credibility: Photographs from the 1940s to the 1970s
Focusing on the similarity of this generation's subjects and approaches, the exhibition is organized around visual tropes, such as people inside their homes, the equation of individuals with their possessions, couples, entertainers, and specta...
Brian Gross Fine Art: Andrea Way: Drawings
Also featured in the exhibition will be Andrea Way's contribution to Magnolia Editions' 20 Year Drypoint Project. The project consists of a series of mixed media pieces created on drypoints pulled from the cutting board used at Magnolia for the la...
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago: AA Bronson: Negative Thoughts
They have also worked in the traditional art forms of printmaking and painting, as well as mail-art, installation and performance. When Partz and Zontal contracted the AIDS virus in the 1980s, General Idea turned their focus towa...
First Street Gallery: Perception and Memory: Mary K. Connelly
Photographs of the artist's parents are referenced in the compositions epitomizing the mixed messages of the post-World War II era and the promise of the American Dream.  Below the surface appearance of happiness and prosperity lie the darker trut...
Indiana University, Bloomington: Picturing Power: Posters of China's Cultural Revolution

Most posters of that period, as in that immediately preceding it, had a political message, and this was often explicitly stated in the accompanying text. Some were used for different purposes, such as to promote publi...
Northern Illinois University Art Gallery in Chicago: Jane Calvin: A Decade of Work, Photographs 1992-2002
Each exhibition will present forty photographs created over the last decade that montage projected imagery and found objects into room-sized assemblages, which the artist then photographs in vivid color. Text plays an important role in Calvin’s w...

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