An anonymous donor has gifted the Milwaukee Art Museum with Robert Indiana's iconic 'The American LOVE' sculpture.
The sculpture first arrived in the city over the summer as part of Sculpture Milwaukee. It was on display at the Northwestern Mutual Building on Wisconsin Ave.
"This piece by Robert Indiana was one of the most popular stops by locals and visitors alike over the summer," said Marilu Knode, director of exhibitions and programs with Sculpture Milwaukee. "We are so glad the piece will remain in Milwaukee at the Museum.
The American LOVE will be installed near the museum's East End patio facing Lake Michigan in the spring.
This is not the first work by Robert Indiana in the Milwaukee Art Museum's collection.
"Indiana's work has always connected with Milwaukee," said Margaret Andera, curator of contemporary art and interim chief curator at the Milwaukee Art Museum. "It's fitting that Milwaukee is now home to the artist's iconic LOVE sculpture as well."
Installation dates will be announced once the frozen ground thaws and is safe for permanent installation.
