Robert Indiana’s home, studio to be transformed into museum
PORTLAND, Maine — Reclusive pop artist Robert Indiana didn’t open his island home to many strangers. That’s going to change with his death.
Indiana’s will calls for his Main Street home and studio, which he dubbed the “Star of Hope,” to be transformed into a museum and for his entire art collection to be preserved and open to the public.
Indiana, whose “LOVE” series is instantly recognizable around the world, died on May 19 at his Vinalhaven Island home 15 miles (24 kilometres) off the mainland.
His attorney, James Brannan, filed the will in probate court on Friday in Rockland. The will, dated in 2016, stipulates the creation of a non-profit organization that will receive royalties from his artwork.