Downtown in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Love, 1966-1999
Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 5, 2024
1. Love, 1966-1999 Marker
Robert Indiana
(American, 1928-2018)
Polychromed Aluminum
Frey Foundation, Grand Rapids
This sculpture is one of the most significant works in the history of American art. Created by legendary Pop artist Robert Indiana, it was initially conceived for the Museum of Modern Art, New York in 1965. A bold, welcoming image, Indiana has used it in sculpture at a variety of scales, many of which are prominently placed around the world. The life-affirming quality of the message and colorful image have made it a universal icon.
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 42° 57.922′ N, 85° 40.344′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Downtown. It is on Monroe Avenue Northwest north of Louis Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the east end of Louis Campau Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 161 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosa Parks / Maya Lin (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Louise Parks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur H. Vandenberg
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Photographed by Joel Seewald, April 5, 2024
2. Love, 1966-1999 Marker
Marker is out of view to the right of the benches on the right side of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
