Question 1

Where is Keith Haring from?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring is originally from Kutztown, Pennsylvania, although he was born in the nearby city of Reading, Pennsylvania, on May 4, 1958. In 1978, Haring moved to New York City. He continued to live there until he died on February 16, 1990. Find a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

Who is Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring was a modern American artist and activist. He began as a street artist creating graffiti-inspired works throughout New York City’s subway system and would later produce public murals in cities all over the world. Haring’s paintings, prints and murals address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. In 1986, Haring opened a Pop Shop in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood to sell merchandise bearing his bold, cartoon-inspired designs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Keith Haring art.

Question 3

What is Keith Haring famous for?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring is famous for producing bold cartoon-style art. You may see his work printed on everything from home décor to coffee mugs to fashion accessories. He gained notoriety for street art in his early days as an artist. Later, Haring’s revered paintings, prints and murals would address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 4

What was Keith Haring's art about?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring's art was about a variety of subjects. His paintings, prints and murals addressed themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like drug use and the AIDS epidemic. His work derives much of its impact from the powerful contrast between these serious subjects and the joyful, vibrant pictographic language he used to express them. Haring’s enduring work is full of dancing figures, babies, barking dogs, hearts and rhythmic lines, as well as references to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 5

How do I pronounce Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

To pronounce Keith Haring, say "Keeth HEH-ring." Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and grew up in nearby Kutztown, Pennsylvania. You'll find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 6

Where did Keith Haring work?

Accepted Answer

In his early days as an artist, Keith Haring worked primarily in New York City, where he created murals on walls and unused advertising boards along Manhattan’s subway system. Once his work gained popularity, he traveled to produce work in Australia, Europe and elsewhere. You'll find a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is the Keith Haring foundation?

Accepted Answer

The Keith Haring Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded by the artist Keith Haring in 1989. Its mission is to provide funding for nonprofit organizations who offer services and programs for children or conduct research or educational initiatives related to AIDS.

Question 8

Where did Keith Haring live?

Accepted Answer

For most of his life, Keith Haring lived in New York City and died there on February 16, 1990. He grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attended an art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After he arrived in New York in 1978, he turned the city into a gallery space, creating murals in public areas like subway stations. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 9

What was Keith Haring known for?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring was known for his work as an artist. He began experimenting with his bold, graphic lines and cartoon-inspired figures on the walls of New York City subway stations in the early 1980s. He called these underground places his “laboratory” to develop a radical new aesthetic based on the ideology of creating truly democratic public art. Haring used paintings, prints and murals to address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. These works derive much of their impact from the powerful contrast between these serious subjects and the joyful, vibrant pictographic language he used to express them, full of dancing figures, babies, barking dogs, hearts and rhythmic lines, as well as references to pop culture. To make his art even more accessible, in 1986, Haring opened the Pop Shop in Soho. In a foreshadowing of today’s intermingling of art and fashion, the shop sold merchandise and novelty items featuring his imagery. Find a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What are some facts about Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

Some facts about Keith Haring include that he began his career by creating street art in New York subway stations, which he referred to as his "laboratory." In 1986, Haring opened the Pop Shop in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood and began selling merchandise and novelty items featuring imagery by himself and contemporaries like Kenny Scharf and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Also, the world's largest jigsaw puzzle features Haring's artwork and consists of 32,000 pieces. After his death, his estate formed the Keith Haring Foundation to raise awareness about AIDS and fund research into the autoimmune disease. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Keith Haring art.

Question 11

When was Keith Haring born?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania. After growing up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attending art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to New York City, where he made a name for himself creating street art on the subway system. Haring gained an even larger audience in the years that followed, producing public murals that were often commissioned and making art that was frequently informed by political and cultural issues. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Keith Haring art.

Question 12

Why is Keith Haring important?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring is important primarily because his innovative work, which began as street art on the New York City subway, became widely known during the 1980s and influenced other artists working at the time. Haring was also an activist — his late-career prints and murals addressed contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Haring helped elevate graffiti art and was one of the first artists to begin placing his designs on merchandise sold to the general public through his Pop Shop in New York City. Shop a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What inspired Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring drew most of his inspiration from graffiti artists and got his start painting subway stations and other locations around New York City. In addition, artists such as Pierre Alechinsky, William Burroughs, Jean Dubuffet, Brion Gysin and Robert Henri influenced his work. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 14

Who owns the rights to Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

The Keith Haring Foundation owns international copyright to artwork created by Keith Haring. In 1989, Haring himself established the foundation to ensure that his philanthropic legacy would continue. The Keith Haring Foundation today makes grants to charitable activities in accordance with Haring’s wishes. Shop a selection of Keith Haring pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is a Keith Haring painting worth?

Accepted Answer

How much a Keith Haring painting is worth depends on its history, age, size and other factors. In 2017, his 1982 Untitled sold for more than $6.5 million at an auction in New York. Many of Haring’s paintings, prints and murals address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. They derive much of their impact from the powerful contrast between these serious subjects and the joyful, vibrant pictographic language he used to express them, full of dancing figures, babies, barking dogs, hearts and rhythmic lines, as well as references to pop culture. If you have a Haring piece, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can give you an idea of how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Keith Haring art.

Question 16

How did Keith Haring make his art?

Accepted Answer

For his earlier works of art, Keith Haring found inspiration in graffiti and applied paint or chalk to advertising boards spread across New York City that had not yet been used. Much of Haring’s street art was created in subway stations. As his work became more widely known, Haring was frequently commissioned for public murals and would often paint in oils and acrylics on canvas. He also produced merchandise bearing some of his most famous designs. Shop a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 17

How can I tell if my Keith Haring is original?

Accepted Answer

There are a few tell-tale signs you can look for to determine whether your Keith Haring is real or fake. Authentic Keith Haring artwork features a continuous, unbroken line, a subtle signature, barking dogs and crying babies. There are often fakes and the story of them being a gift to an old boyfriend is often an invalid provenance. Shop a collection of authentic Keith Haring artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Where can I buy Keith Haring art?

Accepted Answer

You can buy Keith Haring art from a variety of sources. One option is to go through an auction house or reputable art dealer. Some trusted online platforms also sell pieces by Keith Haring. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Who owns the Keith Haring estate?

Accepted Answer

The Keith Haring Foundation owns the Keith Haring estate. In 1989, the American artist set up the foundation to guarantee that his philanthropic efforts would continue after his death. Under the foundation's structure, The Keith Haring Studio is the owner of the copyrights to all of Haring's works. Find an assortment of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 20

What mediums did Keith Haring use?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring worked in a variety of mediums. The legendary Pennsylvania-born artist experimented with painting, sculpture, printmaking, performance, video, murals and more. In 2023, a series of digital drawings Haring made on a personal computer during the late 1980s went to auction. No canvas was off limits, either, as he painted on wood, vast tarps and sheets of metal. Haring was always experimenting, even in his early days as an artist.

When Haring arrived in New York City, he was drawn to subway graffiti and other street art, and was soon drawing with chalk on the black sheets of paper that were affixed to subway panels when there wasn’t a poster advertisement to populate the space.

To make his art even more accessible, in 1986, Haring opened the Pop Shop in Soho. In a foreshadowing of today’s intermingling of art and fashion, the shop sold merchandise and novelty items featuring imagery by Haring and contemporaries like Kenny Scharf and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Keith Haring Baby

Early 2000s American Picture Frames

Keith Haring, Baby Skate Board Collector

1980s Pop Art Animal Prints

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring 1990 memorial (Keith Haring baby), 1990

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith HaringSigned Keith Haring Pop Shop sweatshirt c.1986 (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.1986

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring Museumjournaal 1982 (announcement), 1982

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1984 poster announcement (Keith Haring at Paul Maenz 1984), 1984

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith Haring Paul Maenz gallery 1984 (announcement), 1984

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith Haring1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers (Keith Haring crawling baby), c.1982

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring 1990 memorial (Keith Haring crawling baby), 1990

1980s Pop Art Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Keith HaringKeith Haring Crawling Baby Drawing c.1983, 1983

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring crawling baby Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring skate deck), c.2013

2010s Pop Art More Art

(after) Keith HaringAFTER KEITH HARING - Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring Design Neon LED Lamp Pop Art, 2024

1990s American Rocking Chairs

Keith Haring Children's Rocker, Rocking Horse, Pop Art Chair (Radiant Baby)

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringRare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art (Keith Haring boombox), 1986

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Fernando NataliciBasquiat Keith Haring NY Graffiti Photo 1980 (SAMO), Printed later

Vintage 1980s Historical Memorabilia

1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop pins

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith Haring1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers, c.1982

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Prints

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring set of 10 skateboard decks (Keith Haring alien workshop), 2012

1990s Historical Memorabilia

Vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop t-shirt

1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Keith HaringBaby Drawing, 1988

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringNew Years Baby, 1988

1990s Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringWhite Icons (A) - Radiant Baby, 1990

Late 20th Century Italian Prints

Keith Haring Untitled 1988 LEM Art Group Italy Babies Offset Print Framed

1990s American Modern Contemporary Art

Keith Haring 1992 Man Holding Radiant Baby - Pop Art Screenprint

Late 20th Century Street Art Figurative Sculptures

Keith HaringInflatable Baby, 1985

2010s More Art

VILAC BABY ROCKER

1990s German Modern Posters

Keith Haring Radiant Baby 1993 Modern Art Poster

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.2013

1980s Pop Art More Art

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.2013

1980s Pop Art Nude Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1981 illustration art (Keith Haring Public Illumination 1981), 1981

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringSigned Keith Haring Pop Shop advertisement 1985 (Keith Haring 1985), 1985

1980s Shirts

Keith Haring "Radiant Baby"

1980s Tank Tops

Keith Haring "Radiant Baby"

1980s Pop Art More Art

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.2013

1980s Tank Tops

Keith Haring Radiant Baby Tank

1980s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Keith HaringKeith Haring Radiant Baby Barking Dog drawing 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi), 1982

Vintage 1980s American Other Paintings

Keith Haring Radiant Baby Mixed-Media, 1982

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Original Keith Haring, "Untitled, " Subway - Radiant Baby

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring crawling baby lithograph 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery), 1982

1980s Pop Art More Art

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Radiant Baby Skateboard Deck, c.2013

2010s Pop Art More Art

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1990 memorial (Keith Haring baby), 1990

Keith Haring
Signed Keith Haring Pop Shop sweatshirt c.1986 (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Museumjournaal 1982 (announcement), 1982

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1984 poster announcement (Keith Haring at Paul Maenz 1984), 1984

Keith Haring
1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers (Keith Haring crawling baby), c.1982

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1990 memorial (Keith Haring crawling baby), 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Crawling Baby Drawing c.1983, 1983

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring crawling baby Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring skate deck), c.2013

(after) Keith Haring
AFTER KEITH HARING - Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring Design Neon LED Lamp Pop Art, 2024

Keith Haring
Rare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art (Keith Haring boombox), 1986

Fernando Natalici
Basquiat Keith Haring NY Graffiti Photo 1980 (SAMO), Printed later

Keith Haring
1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers, c.1982

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring set of 10 skateboard decks (Keith Haring alien workshop), 2012

Keith Haring
Baby Drawing, 1988

Keith Haring
New Years Baby, 1988

Keith Haring
White Icons (A) - Radiant Baby, 1990

Keith Haring
Inflatable Baby, 1985

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.2013

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.2013

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1981 illustration art (Keith Haring Public Illumination 1981), 1981

Keith Haring
Signed Keith Haring Pop Shop advertisement 1985 (Keith Haring 1985), 1985

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Skateboard Deck (Keith Haring Radiant Baby), c.2013

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Radiant Baby Barking Dog drawing 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi), 1982

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring crawling baby lithograph 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery), 1982

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Radiant Baby Skateboard Deck, c.2013

(after) Keith Haring
AFTER KEITH HARING - Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring Design Neon LED Lamp Pop Art, 2024

(after) Keith Haring
AFTER KEITH HARING - Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring Design Neon LED Lamp Pop Art, 2024

(after) Keith Haring
AFTER KEITH HARING - Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring Design Neon LED Lamp Pop Art, 2024

(after) Keith Haring
AFTER KEITH HARING - Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring Design Neon LED Lamp Pop Art, 2024

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Lucio Amelio 1983 (lithographic poster), 1983

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Memorial announcement New York 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
White Icon (Radiant Baby), 1990

Keith Haring
Radiant Baby from Icons Portfolio, 1990

Keith Haring
RADIANT BABY (FROM ICON SERIES), 1990

Keith Haring
Rare Original Keith Haring Album Cover Art (Keith Haring Larry Levan), 1983

Keith Haring
Rare Original Keith Haring Album Cover Art (Keith Haring Larry Levan), 1983

Keith Haring
Rare Original Keith Haring Album Cover Art (Keith Haring Larry Levan), 1983

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Pyramid, Child, Dog (lithographic poster), 1991

Keith Haring
Signed & illustrated Keith Haring poster 1989 (Keith Haring William Burroughs), 1989

Keith Haring
Keith Haring sculptures, Baby (Yellow)., 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring, Untitled (Baby) (Framed)