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 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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

What materials did Keith Haring use?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring used a variety of materials. Over the course of his career, he produced works in markers, chalk, felt-tip pens, ink and acrylic paints. For his murals, he often preferred spray paint. Interestingly, the artist rarely made sketches for even his largest works, preferring to improvise during the creation process. Find a wide range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 15

How did Keith Haring become famous?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring became famous largely through people viewing the street art he created in subway stations and other locations in New York City. Throughout the 1980s, he was commissioned to produce art in dozens of cities all over the world and showed his works in solo and group exhibitions. A 1982 show at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery in Soho, New York City, earned rave reviews and greatly contributed to his fame. You'll find a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What type of art did Keith Haring do?

Accepted Answer

The type of art that Keith Haring primarily did was drawing. He is most often associated with the Pop art movement. Initially, Haring was inspired by graffiti artists and began experimenting with his bold, graphic lines and cartoon-inspired figures on the walls of New York City subway stations in the early 1980s. After gaining recognition for his innovative street art, Haring was commissioned to create murals in cities all over the world. Shop a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What style is Keith Haring's art?

Accepted Answer

The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. When creating his paintings and murals, he drew inspiration from cartoons and used this playful approach to provide commentary on the issues of his time, such as the crack and AIDS epidemics, and the universal themes of death, love and sex. Since he got his start experimenting with his bold, graphic lines and figures on the walls of New York City subway stations, many people have also referred to him as a street artist. Shop a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Where can I see Keith Haring art?

Accepted Answer

You can see Keith Haring art at many museums in North America, Europe and Asia. In New York City, some of his pieces hang in the Museum of Modern Art and the Museum of the City of New York. Some of his murals remain in the city, as well. A map of all of the existing murals is available on the Keith Haring Foundation's website. Shop a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Where did Keith Haring go to school?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring went to school briefly at the Ivy School of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1978, he moved to New York City, where he attended the School of Visual Arts. Other famous alumni from the school include Sarah Sze, James Jean and Joe Sinnott. Find a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Where is Keith Haring art displayed?

Accepted Answer

You can see Keith Haring art displayed in numerous museums and in some public spaces. New York City is home to many pieces, including at the Carmine Street Pool; in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center; in Woodhull Hospital; at East 128th Street and the Harlem River Drive and in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art. To discover more locations in the U.S. and around the world, visit the official website of the Keith Haring Foundation. Shop a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Keith Haring Paper

Vintage 1980s Contemporary Art

Keith Haring ArtNews 1982 (Keith Haring mural)

Vintage 1980s Posters

Keith Haring Debbie Dick 'Keith Haring Safe Sex'

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith HaringKeith Haring Handwritten letter 1986 (Keith Haring letter), 1986

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith HaringKeith Haring Handwritten letter 1989 (Keith Haring letter), 1989

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1986 illustration art (Keith Haring new school), 1986

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist), 1989

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1986 cover art (Keith Haring new school), 1986

Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

Keith Haring book art 1982-1989 (Vintage Keith Haring)

Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

Keith Haring The Paris Review, 1982 'Vintage Keith Haring'

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi spiral catalog), 1982

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1987 illustration art (vintage Keith Haring Yale University), 1987

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring Stedelijk Museum drawing & catalogue (signed Keith Haring drawing), 1986

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring No On 64 (Keith Haring Aids activist announcement), 1986

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith Haring Paradise Garage Exhibit Poster 'Keith Haring Jeffrey Deitch', 2000

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring 1982 Coloring Book (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982), 1982

1980s Street Art More Art

Keith Haring1980s Keith Haring Pop Stickers stickers (vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop), c.1982

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringSigned Keith Haring letter 1984 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi Gallery 1984), 1984

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring Stedelijk Museum 1986 (Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum poster 1986), 1986

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Milan c.1989 (vintage Keith Haring), c.1989

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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

1990s Contemporary Art

Keith Haring illustration art 1990

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith HaringKeith Haring Citykids 1986 (sticker), 1986

1980s Street Art Animal Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Public Illumination 1981, 1981

1980s Contemporary Animal Prints

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring 1990 memorial (announcement + catalog Keith Haring death), 1990

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Luna Luna 1986, 1986

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982 (Keith Haring resume), c. 1982

Vintage 1980s Posters

Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

(after) Keith HaringKeith Haring Stedelijk Museum 1986 (Keith Haring 1986 exhibition catalog), 1986

2010s Street Art Figurative Prints

Keith Haring ( after ) Chromolithograph - Without title.

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Cover Art SFMMA 1984, 1984

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith Haring1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers, c.1982

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

1990s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringOriginal Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop), c.1986

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Handwritten letter 1986 (Keith Haring letter), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Handwritten letter 1989 (Keith Haring letter), 1989

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1986 illustration art (Keith Haring new school), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist), 1989

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1986 cover art (Keith Haring new school), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi spiral catalog), 1982

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

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1987 illustration art (vintage Keith Haring Yale University), 1987

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum drawing & catalogue (signed Keith Haring drawing), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring No On 64 (Keith Haring Aids activist announcement), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1982 Coloring Book (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982), 1982

Keith Haring
1980s Keith Haring Pop Stickers stickers (vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop), c.1982

Keith Haring
Signed Keith Haring letter 1984 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi Gallery 1984), 1984

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum 1986 (Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum poster 1986), 1986

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Milan c.1989 (vintage Keith Haring), c.1989

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

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Citykids 1986 (sticker), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Public Illumination 1981, 1981

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1990 memorial (announcement + catalog Keith Haring death), 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Luna Luna 1986, 1986

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982 (Keith Haring resume), c. 1982

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Stedelijk Museum 1986 (Keith Haring 1986 exhibition catalog), 1986

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Cover Art SFMMA 1984, 1984

Keith Haring
Keith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

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

Keith Haring
Keith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
Keith Haring "Against all odds" 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
Original Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Haring 1980s Pop Shop), c.1986

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1990 Memorial announcement (Keith Haring prints posters), 1990

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Party of Life 1991 invitation (Keith Haring Act Up), 1991

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring 1980's/1990s ephemera collection (Keith Haring pop shop), c.1982-1996

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Crack Down! 1986 (vintage program), 1986

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Art in Transit 1984 (Keith Haring Tseng Kwong Chi book), 1984

(after) Keith Haring
Keith Haring Citykids program 1990, 1990

Keith Haring
Pop Shop II Plate 3 By Keith Haring, 1988