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In 1977 Indiana conceived a new version of his iconic LOVE sculpture, AHAVA, using the Hebrew word for “love” in the same distinctive quadripartite composition that he had developed in the mid-1960s. The work embodies Indiana’s unique approach to sculptural form, translating the two-dimensional written word into a monumental sculpture ...
13 sty 2009 · Sculptural versions of the image have been installed at numerous American and international locations, including the Israel Museum in Jerusalem in 1977, spelling out "Ahava" (Love) in Hebrew letters. To coin a new wrinkle on an old saw, where there's LOVE there's (eventually) HOPE, as described in a gallery press release.
31 gru 2020 · In 1977, artist Robert Indiana conceived a new version of his iconic LOVE sculpture, which he titled אהבה (ahava). It uses the four Hebrew letters that comprise the word for “love” in the same distinctive composition of the world-famous work of Pop Art.
30 maj 2018 · LOVE in all its iterations—translated by the artist into Spanish and Hebrew for sculptures; painted into an unprintable four-letter word after a falling out with Ellsworth Kelly; or repurposed...
18 lis 2015 · 1. THE EARLY RENDITIONS WERE STARKLY DIFFERENT. In 1961, Indiana painted a canvas in different shades of red that said "LOVE" on the bottom and had four stars, which he would credit as giving...
16 mar 2024 · "LOVE" sculptures by Robert Indiana command high demand among collectors, with prices reaching millions of dollars at auction. The limited availability of authenticated sculptures contributes to their exclusivity and investment value in the art market.
Indiana’s LOVE series is iconic, with endless meanings and implications. The bold graphic style of the lettering is part of the artist’s appropriation of advertising, giving this particular work a flavorful punch.
