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.
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Attorneys for Robert Indiana estate settle with Maine over legal fees
More than $2 million will be returned to the Star of Hope foundation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indiana estate representative offers valuable paintings as collateral for $5 million loan
In court documents, James Brannan of Rockland said the money is needed to pay legal bills, but art scholars and the late artist’s friends condemn the move made a day after Brannan agreed to not sell any more artworks.
In Robert Indiana legal saga, the artist’s estate wins a round
The late artist’s attorney and caretaker won’t be held responsible for deleted emails.
Art dealer, foundation reach agreement in Robert Indiana case
The Maine Attorney General’s Office also took part in negotiating the agreement, which signals a new legal front in litigation of the rights to the artist’s work and control of his legacy.
Sean Hillgrove, longtime studio assistant to Robert Indiana, dies at 51
He had a 28-year association with the artist, serving as his bodyguard and protector in addition to his helper.