robert indiana

Published
March 1, 2022

New lawsuit in Robert Indiana saga pits ‘HOPE’ against ‘LOVE’

Michael McKenzie, who has marketed Indiana's 'HOPE' images, is suing the company that has promoted his iconic 'LOVE' image for falsely claiming a copyright.
Published
January 24, 2022

Attorneys for Robert Indiana estate settle with Maine over legal fees

More than $2 million will be returned to the Star of Hope foundation.
Published
September 13, 2021

Court battle over Robert Indiana’s estate heats up over allegations of violence and forgery

A former employee of art publisher Michael McKenzie tells the court that McKenzie threatened his employees if they did not cooperate in forging Indiana's signature and concealing evidence.
Published
September 5, 2021

A new book examines the final troubled years of Robert Indiana’s life on Vinalhaven

In 'The Isolation Artist,' Portland Press Herald arts reporter Bob Keyes tackles a tragic tale with echoes of Shakespeare.
Published
June 11, 2021

Robert Indiana estate settles copyright lawsuit with late artist’s patron

The lawsuit was filed in May 2018, just before the 'LOVE' artist died on Vinalhaven.
Published
June 3, 2021

Allegations of abuse by Robert Indiana resurface in ‘hush money’ court case

Sentenced for Social Security fraud, a Waldoboro man blames his downward spiral on the abuse he says he suffered by the late artist 4 decades ago.
Published
April 21, 2021

Robert Indiana’s estate responsible for $3.7 million in overpaid legal fees, Maine attorney general says

The AG's office wants the late artist's personal representative to repay the money to Indiana's foundation.
Published
March 21, 2021

Star of Hope, the Vinalhaven home of late artist Robert Indiana, gets new life

The deteriorating structure has been stabilized, but its future function is still uncertain.
Published
March 4, 2021

Major parties in Robert Indiana lawsuit reach settlement

Caveats remain and the details are not public, but the late artist's estate, art dealer and foundation have signed an agreement.
Published
January 21, 2021

Probate court says Maine attorney general can demand accounting of Robert Indiana’s estate

The estate has incurred $8.5 million in legal expenses and associated fees since the artist's death in May 2019.