Mother of Exiles 1986

Robert Indiana's 1986 lithograph, "Mother of Exiles," depicts a stylized image of the Statue of Liberty with a tear running down her cheek. The iconic American symbol is presented as a figure of sorrow, referencing the grief and pain felt in the aftermath of the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster. The image is set against a backdrop of stars and the date "6.1.19" inscribed in the upper right corner. This artwork is a powerful commentary on the nation’s collective grief and loss.