Untitled, 1984 by Keith Haring by Keith Haring
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ARTIST STORY
Keith Haring (1958-1990) is indisputably one of the most influential and iconic twentieth century artists. Haring’s uncomplicated style and skilful draughtsmanship underpins artwork that communicates on a very basic human level. As a result, his paintings and illustrations are highly accessible and were intended to transcend race, gender and social status.
Keith Haring (1958-1990) is indisputably one of the most influential and iconic twentieth century artists. Haring’s uncomplicated style and skilful draughtsmanship underpins artwork that communicates on a very basic human level. As a result, his paintings and illustrations are highly accessible and were intended to transcend race, gender and social status.
Almost like modern day hieroglyphics, Haring's work speaks volumes with only a few brush strokes. We love the simplicity of his compositions, each of which carry strong messages of hope and unity. One of the first artists to cross the boundary between street art and graffiti within the more established world of fine art and gallery representation, Haring’s work remains groundbreaking even today. Born and raised in Pennsylvania in 1958, he developed a love for drawing at a very young age and was heavily influenced by the cartoons of Walt Disney and Dr. Seuss. While his career was tragically cut short when the artist contracted AIDS in the late 1980s, Haring’s body of art is prodigious and continues to be marvelled at by millions worldwide. Haring’s works can be found today in prestigious collections including MOMA, the L.A. County Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington D.C. and the Art Institute of Chicago.
We love how almost like modern day hieroglyphics, Keith Haring's work speaks volumes with only a few brush strokes. The simplicity of his compositions are a testament to Haring's power as an artist. His ability to convey a meaningful message of hope and unity in so few strokes is admired and recreated to this day. One of the first artists to cross the boundary between street art and graffiti within the more established world of fine art and gallery representation, Haring’s work remains groundbreaking even today.
Montreux 1983 (Prestel 8), 1983
70 x 100 cm
Limited Unnumbered edition of unknown size
International Volunteer Day, United Nations (Cachet First...
9.2 x 16.4 cm
Limited Open edition
Crack Down!' Benefit Poster, 1986
55.5 x 43 cm
Limited Unnumbered edition of unknown size
BLOG ARTICLE
With his bold lines, bright colours and extraordinary mix of mediums, it’s no surprise that Keith Haring is instantly recognisable in the modern art world. Born in Pennsylvania, he trained in New York and first emerged on the East Village art scene in the 1980s. Many of Haring’s most famous creations combine contemporary art practices with street-savvy graffiti, ultimately creating a brand-new aesthetic that’s highly skilled yet accessible to all. Although he sadly died young at the age of 31, he’s left a lasting legacy. Let’s take a closer look at Keith Haring’s short yet incredibly successful career. Breaking into ...
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