Numbers 1-0

Numbers 1-0 is a group of ten separate numerical sculptures made from aluminum, each standing about 8 feet tall. They are positioned outdoors where their scale and metal surfaces make them clearly visible among the museum's grounds.

These sculptures were created in the early 1980s by an American artist known for exploring numbers in visual form. They were originally made for a private collector and businessman before eventually becoming part of the museum's collection.

Each number carries its own color scheme that expresses meaning beyond simple counting. Walking around these large metal forms, visitors sense the artist's personal vision of how numbers connect to life itself.

The sculptures are located outdoors on the museum grounds and can be viewed anytime without entering the building. Pay attention to changing light and seasons, as these shift how the metal forms look and how their colors appear.

The numbers do not follow the usual counting sequence but are arranged in an order that held personal meaning for the artist. This deliberate arrangement transforms the work into something beyond a simple number line, turning it into a statement about individual memory and choice.

Location: Indianapolis

Inception: 1980

Creator: Robert Indiana

Made from material: aluminium

GPS coordinates: 39.82606,-86.18632

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44