City of Columbus wall hanging

Robert Indiana

1981

Acrylic on canvas

City Hall, west stairwell

A bold yellow “C,” encircled by “City of Columbus,” anchors a diamond‑shaped canvas with radiating color. Dates—1821 and 1981—tie the symbol to the city’s founding and the work’s completion. Originally imagined as a possible city seal, it now stands as a pop‑infused emblem.

Robert Indiana (1928–2018), born Robert E. Clark, was a leading figure of American Pop Art best known for LOVE. His graphic works explore identity, language, and Americana.