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Why did Keith Haring paint in subways?

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Why did Keith Haring paint in subways?
Keith Haring painted in New York City subways because he wanted his artwork to be accessible to the general public. He also produced works in other locations throughout the city. You can find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
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Keith Haring Subway Art photo c.1981 (Keith Haring subway drawings)
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Subway Drawings Photograph: This photograph captures Keith Haring's epic conquest, producing public art across the New York City subway platforms, during the early 80's.
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Keith Haring Subway Art photo c.1981 (Keith Haring subway drawings)
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Subway Drawings Photograph: This photograph captures Keith Haring's epic conquest, producing public art across the New York City subway platforms, during the early 80's.
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Keith Haring Subway Drawings 1983 (exhibition catalog)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Tseng Kwong Chi. Keith Haring subway.
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Drawings poster 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Related Categories Street Art. Keith Haring Subway art. Haring subway drawings.
Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Queens Museum New York 1990 (announcement/program)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Subway drawings. Haring clock.
Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Keith Haring Future Primeval poster 1990 (vintage Keith Haring)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Related Categories Vintage Keith Haring. Keith Haring Subway Drawings. Street Art.
Category

1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

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