Keith Haring Paintings

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He achieved this by using sexual images to advocate for safe sex and aids awareness. Haring s work grew to iconic popularity from his exuberant spontaneous drawings in new york city subways chalk outlines on blank black advertising space backgrounds depicting radiant babies flying saucers and. The keith haring foundation established by the artist in 1989 the keith haring foundation perpetuates haring s artistic and philanthropic legacy through the preservation and circulation of his artwork and archives and by providing grants to children in need and those affected by hiv aids. Keith allen haring may 4 1958 february 16 1990 was an american artist whose pop art and graffiti like work grew out of the new york city street culture of the 1980s.

Guaranteed lowest price fast shipping free returns and custom framing options on all prints. It is a monochromatic piece in orange with haring s signature black lines outlining the lettering and characters. Haring s work grew to popularity from his spontaneous. Bridging the gap between the art world and the street keith haring rose to prominence in the early 1980s with his graffiti drawings made in the subways and on the sidewalks of new york city.

Keith allen haring may 4 1958 february 16 1990 was an american artist whose pop art and graffiti like work grew out of the new york city street culture of the 1980s. Keith haring 1986 hd print on canvas picture for wall art painting 20x26. Combining the appeal of cartoons with the raw energy of art brut artists like jean dubuffet. Keith haring was an american artist and social activist known for his illustrative depictions of figures and symbols.

Crack is wack is a public mural painted on a handball court in harlem new york city that can be seen from fdr drive. This is one example of the many public paintings and murals haring produced all over the world from 1982 89 but it is particularly notable for its. See available prints and multiples works on paper and paintings for sale and learn about the artist.