Keith Haring Decorative Art

American, 1958-1990

Keith Haring 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 them his “laboratory,” places to develop a radical new aesthetic based on an ideology of creating truly democratic public art.

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. They derive much of their impact from the powerful contrast between these serious subjects and the joyful, vibrant pictographic language he uses 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 imagery by Haring and contemporaries like Kenny Scharf and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While his works sometimes included text, for the most part, he chose to communicate through drawing.

“Drawing is still basically the same as it has been since prehistoric times,” Haring once declared. “It lives through magic.”

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Creator: Keith Haring

Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

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Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

By Keith Haring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Keith Haring newsprint poster 1984: Rare vintage 1984 Keith Haring news print poster measuring approximately 11x17 inches. A standout original 1980s Keith Haring collectible which is...

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Modern Expressionists Catalogue 1984 (Basquiat Haring)

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Modern Expressionists Catalogue 1984 (Basquiat Haring)

By Keith Haring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern Expressionists Exhibition Catalogue 1984: Published on the occasion of Modern Expressionists: German, Italian and American Painters by Sidney Janis Gallery. Featuring works by...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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1988 Keith Haring - American Music Festival - NYC Ballet Original Vintage Poster

$1,158

H 24 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

1988 Keith Haring - American Music Festival - NYC Ballet Original Vintage Poster

By Keith Haring

Located in Winchester, GB

Beautiful lithograph promoting the 1988 American Music Festival, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the New York City Ballet. The piece is printed on heavy art stock paper and is al...

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1980s American Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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1987 Keith Haring Lucky Strike Set of Three Original Vintage Posters

$4,377 / set

H 39.3 in W 27.5 in D 0.1 in

1987 Keith Haring Lucky Strike Set of Three Original Vintage Posters

By Keith Haring

Located in Winchester, GB

Cigarette brand Lucky Strike commissioned Keith Haring to design a series of posters & advertisements for them in 1987. In turn, Haring submitted 10 p...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Paper

Selection of Modern Engravings, circa 1938

$550 / item

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 1 in

Selection of Modern Engravings, circa 1938

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Modern Engravings, from a limited edition published in the December 1938 issue of the ground breaking modern art magazine XXe. They are framed in clean lined black lacquered wood gallery frames. They are priced at $550 each. From left to right, top to bottom, they are: 1) Henri Matisse 2) Henri Laurens 3) Juan Miro...

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Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry

$18,000

H 75 in W 104 in D 1 in

Mid-Century Modern African Tapestry

By Betty Cilliers-Barnard, Marguerite Stephens

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century tapestry designed by Betty Cilliers-Barnard (1914-2010) and handwoven by Marquerite Stephens in Johannesburg, South Africa. Entitled "African Multiplication" and woven i...

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20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Wool, Tapestry

1960s Modern Abstract Artwork

$1,950

H 29 in W 24 in D 2 in

1960s Modern Abstract Artwork

Located in New York, NY

1960s modern abstract artwork. This piece was purchased in a gallery in Paris in 1981.

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Keith Haring Vintage Large NYC Pop Shop te Neues Art Lithograph Poster Pyramid

$1,495

H 41 in W 29.1 in D 0.1 in

Keith Haring Vintage Large NYC Pop Shop te Neues Art Lithograph Poster Pyramid

By Keith Haring

Located in Studio City, CA

A rare and extremely hard-to-find vintage Keith Haring (1958-1990) Pop Shop Art offset lithograph poster (Untitled but often referred to as his "Pyramid, Child, Dog" piece) featuring...

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1990s American Modern Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Paper

1986 Keith Haring, One Man Show Original Vintage Poster

$1,171

H 33.5 in W 39.25 in D 0.1 in

1986 Keith Haring, One Man Show Original Vintage Poster

By Keith Haring

Located in Winchester, GB

Beautiful lithograph printed by Nouvelles Images in 1986, depicting 20 of Keith Haring's artworks for the "One Man Show" in 1982. This very rare and beautiful piece is in mint condit...

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1980s American Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Paper

1999 Keith Haring, the Guggenheim Museum Original Vintage Poster

$1,585

H 38.2 in W 24.8 in D 0.1 in

1999 Keith Haring, the Guggenheim Museum Original Vintage Poster

By Keith Haring

Located in Winchester, GB

Beautiful poster from 1999 from The Guggenheim Museum's Children's Program "Learning Through Art". The program was founded in 1970 and continues to help children in New York City today. Featuring the iconic Russian tea cup...

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1990s American Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Paper

Painting by Peter Keil, Modern, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, 1984, Signed

$995

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.25 in

Painting by Peter Keil, Modern, Acrylic on Board, Modern Art, 1984, Signed

By Peter Keil

Located in New York, NY

Peter Robert Keil was born to an artist blacksmith father whom he lost very early in his childhood during the Second World War. During the end phase of the war, Keil's mother, also an artistically talented woman, took her son and struggled her way to West Berlin where they settled. This is where Peter Robert Keil grew up in the working-class neighborhood of Berlin-Wedding and where he discovered his interest in painting – particularly in expressionistic artists and in Pablo Picasso's work. From 1954 on, the East Berlin...

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1980s German Modern Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Acrylic

Abstract Mid-Century Modern Painting Titled "Lumieres"

$943Sale Price|47% Off

H 41 in W 33 in D 1.75 in

Abstract Mid-Century Modern Painting Titled "Lumieres"

Located in Redding, CT

Abstract Mid-Century Modern painting titled "Lumieres". Signed by artist Lee Clarke. Nice composition of yellow orbs with blue and white light. Celestial, ...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Expressionist Hand-Carved Wall Plate with Horse Motif

$912

H 1.5 in Dm 15.04 in

Art Deco Expressionist Hand-Carved Wall Plate with Horse Motif

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Striking Art Deco hand-carved decorative wall plate featuring a dynamic expressionist horse motif. The plate is crafted with strong relief carving, emphasizing bold lines and a sculp...

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1930s Swiss Expressionist Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Wood

1998 Keith Haring - San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Original Vintage Poster

$613

H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.1 in

1998 Keith Haring - San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Original Vintage Poster

By Keith Haring

Located in Winchester, GB

Featuring his 1989 untitled artwork, this brilliant poster was created in 1998 to advertise the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's exhibition for Keith Haring's works. Running May-...

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1990s American Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

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H 16.75 in W 10.75 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

By Keith Haring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Keith Haring newsprint poster 1984: Rare vintage 1984 Keith Haring news print poster measuring approximately 11x17 inches. A standout original 1980s Keith Haring collectible which is...

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Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

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H 16.75 in W 10.75 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

By Keith Haring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Keith Haring newsprint poster 1984: Rare vintage 1984 Keith Haring news print poster measuring approximately 11x17 inches. A standout original 1980s Keith Haring collectible which is...

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1980s Vintage Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Keith Haring, Silkscreen, 1990s

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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in

Keith Haring, Silkscreen, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Abstract silkscreen, suggesting a character, in black and white tones and in its blond oak frame. Numbered 56/150. American work realized in the...

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Late 20th Century American Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Keith Haring, Silkscreen, 1990s

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H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in

Keith Haring, Silkscreen, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Screenprint representing two characters, in red and yellow, in horizontal format and in its blond oak frame. Numbered 130/150. American work ...

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Screenprint representing two characters, spotted with primary colors, in horizontal format and in its blond oak frame. Numbered 21/150. Am...

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Lithography representing characters, in yellow and black tones, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 12/150. American work realized in the 1990s.

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Silkscreen representing characters, in red, orange, green and blue tones, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 23/150. American work realized ...

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Lithography representing characters, in yellow and blue tones, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 124/150. American work realized in the 1990s.

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Screenprint representing characters, in black and red tones, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 31/150. American work realized in the 1990s.

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Lithography representing schematic characters, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 29/150. American work realized in the 1990s.

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Lithography depicting characters in motion, in shades of blue on a black background, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 70/150. American work real...

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Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

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H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in

Keith Haring, Lithography, 1990s

By Keith Haring

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Keith Haring, signed and numbered. Lithography representing schematic characters, in shades of orange, red and blue, in its blond oak frame. Numbered 16/150. American work r...

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Late 20th Century American Keith Haring Decorative Art

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Keith Haring decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Keith Haring decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative art by Alexander Calder, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, and Harris Strong. Prices for Keith Haring decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $943 and can go as high as $943, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $943.

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Questions About Keith Haring Decorative Art

Where is Keith Haring from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Who is Keith Haring?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What is the Keith Haring foundation?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Where did Keith Haring live?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Why is Keith Haring important?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What inspired Keith Haring?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What was Keith Haring known for?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
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.
What are some facts about Keith Haring?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
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.
When was Keith Haring born?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do I pronounce Keith Haring?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What is Keith Haring famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Where did Keith Haring work?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What was Keith Haring's art about?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
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.
What materials did Keith Haring use?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
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.
Where is Keith Haring art displayed?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
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.
Why did Keith Haring paint in subways?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
What do the Keith Haring figures mean?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What Keith Haring's figures mean depends on the lines near them. Curves show that a figure is in motion, while short straight lines represent sound. The figures themselves are usually meant to signify various roles in society. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Keith Haring art.
What type of art did Keith Haring do?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What style is Keith Haring's art?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
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.
Where can I see Keith Haring art?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.

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