Yorkshire Sculpture Park presents Robert Indiana: The Sweet Mystery, an official collateral event of the 60th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia.
On view in the historic and central Procuratie Vecchie, recently restored by Pritzker-prize winning architect David Chipperfield. Developed with The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative, this exhibition offers a revelatory perspective on Indiana’s work, focusing on the central themes of spirituality, identity and the human condition that are key to understanding his creative evolution.
Artworks on view span six decades of Indiana’s career and include significant early works, some of which have rarely been publicly displayed.
Simon Salama-Caro, founder and principal of The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative, said, “With each passing year, it becomes more and more evident that Bob Indiana was one of our era’s greatest artists. He had the gift of being able to connect deeply with the public zeitgeist, while making complex, innovative, multilayered works of great emotional intensity. It’s wonderful to see Bob’s artistic legacy now being recognized at the Venice Biennale, where his works can be appreciated through a new scholarly lense.”
A preeminent figure in American art, Robert Indiana (1928-2018), widely known for his iconic LOVE series, was an influential leader of Pop who distinguished himself by addressing important social and political issues and incorporating profound historical, literary, and biographical references into his works. The exhibition’s title, The Sweet Mystery, is adapted from one of Indiana’s earliest paintings to incorporate words, a practice that came to define his career.
Robert Indiana: The Sweet Mystery, curated by Matthew Lyons, is the most significant presentation to date in Italy of Indiana’s work. The exhibition features more than 40 works including paintings and sculptures, which highlights the artist’s exploration of the human condition and faith in turbulent times. Key works on view include The Sweet Mystery, EAT/DIE, Love is God and The Melville Triptych.
All images © 2024 Morgan Art Foundation Ltd./ Artists Rights Society (ARS),
Courtesy The Robert Indiana Legacy Initiative
Procuratie Vecchie, 105, Piazza San Marco, Venezia - Until nov 24th, 2024
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