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Keith Haring 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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Artist: Keith Haring
Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)
Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)

Keith Haring Act Up 1989 mailer (Keith Haring activist)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring ACT UP 1989: RARE 1989 Keith Haring illustrated mailer used as promotional material for the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP). Keith Haring designed & authored ...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Offset

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990
Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

By Keith Haring

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Keith Haring (1958–1990), titled Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), or...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

UNTITLED (FROM FERTILITY SUITE)
UNTITLED (FROM FERTILITY SUITE)

UNTITLED (FROM FERTILITY SUITE)

By Keith Haring

Located in Aventura, FL

Screenprint in colors on wove paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by Keith Haring. Sheet size 42 x 50 inches. Image size 40 x 47 inches. Frame size approx 52 x 60 inches. From th...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Screen

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

Keith Haring 1986 illustration art (Keith Haring new school)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Illustration art 1986: Rare seldom available 1980s Keith Haring illustrated New School university pamphlet (New York, NY) featuring offset printed Keith Haring art throughout. Solid condition. Offset printed university pamphlet. 6.25 x 4 inches (opening to 6.25 x 12 inches). Minor signs of handling. Very good overall vintage condition. Haring artwork credit on lower area of listing image 4; from an edition of unknown; published 1985/1986 by the New School (New York, NY). Keith Haring rose to prominence in 1980s New York within the East Village art scene alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer. He bridged the gap between the art world and the street, graffiting city subways and sidewalks before committing to a studio practice. Haring united the appeal of cartoons with the raw energy of Art Brut artists such as Jean DuBuffet as he developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic that comprised energetic, boldly outlined figures against solid or patterned backdrops. His major themes included exploitation, subjugation, drug abuse, and the threat of nuclear holocaust; Haring boldly engaged with social issues, especially after receiving an AIDS diagnosis in 1987. Today, his work sells for seven figures at auction and has been the subject of solo shows at the Brooklyn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna, among other institutions. Related Categories: Keith Haring 1986. Keith Haring prints. Keith Haring cover art. Keith Haring catalog...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper

Keith Haring Talk To Us! 1989 (Keith Haring Aids hotline)
Keith Haring Talk To Us! 1989 (Keith Haring Aids hotline)

Keith Haring Talk To Us! 1989 (Keith Haring Aids hotline)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Talk To Us! 1989 (The Aids Hotline): Designed & illustrated by Keith Haring one year after Haring's own diagnosis, this RARE poster advertisement was displayed by t...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

ONE PLATE (FROM THREE LITHOGRAPHS SUITE)
ONE PLATE (FROM THREE LITHOGRAPHS SUITE)

ONE PLATE (FROM THREE LITHOGRAPHS SUITE)

By Keith Haring

Located in Aventura, FL

From the Three Lithographs Suite. Lithograph in black and red, on BFK Rives paper. Edition 25/80 (there were also 20 artist's proofs). Sheet size 31.875 x 39.5 inches. Image size...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Icons Portfolio
Icons Portfolio

Icons Portfolio

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

Keith Haring's best-known imagery is each represented in the artist’s highly revered, Icons Portfolio - the complete portfolio of five screenprints in colors on embossed Arches cover...

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20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Keith Haring The Homecoming 1987 (announcement)
Keith Haring The Homecoming 1987 (announcement)

Keith Haring The Homecoming 1987 (announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring The Homecoming 1987: RARE folding announcement designed by Haring in 1987 to promote, "The American Run for the End of Aids". A rare, historic Keith Haring activist coll...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Halloween 1989 (announcement)
Keith Haring Halloween 1989 (announcement)

Keith Haring Halloween 1989 (announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring New York City 1989: RARE original 1989 Keith Haring designed Sound Factory Halloween invite featuring a dazzling array of Keith Haring Skeletons: “Keith Haring & Sound...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Into 84 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi announcement card)
Keith Haring Into 84 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi announcement card)

Keith Haring Into 84 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi announcement card)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Painted Man: Original 1983 announcement card for Keith Haring’s well-documented exhibition, Keith Haring 'Into 84' at Tony Shafrazi Gallery, New York, 1983. For this series Haring borrowed Jones' body — from head to toe — as the canvas to his work. A bodily canvas defined by much of the bold pictograms characteristic of Haring's artistic signature. Photos by Haring's long-time friend and collaborator Tseng Kwong Chi. Off-set printed, 1983. Dimensions: 6 x 4 inches. Some minor fading to the reverse; otherwise very good overall condition with strong colors. Literature: Keith Haring: Posters (Prestel pub.) Further About In 1983 Keith Haring teamed up with award-winning choreographer and dancer Bill T. Jones, founder of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. Keith and Bill met in London in 1983 at a time when the graffiti artist was opening a major show at the Robert Fraser Gallery, and together they produced a series of exceptional collaborations in both performance and drawing. Related Categories Keith Haring dancer. Ballet. Keith Haring Figurative Drawings. Keith Haring Into 84 poster. Keith Haring and Tony Shafrazi. Haring Shafrazi.

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset, Lithograph

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

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

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Original 1980s Keith Haring Record Art: Keith Haring 'The Baby Beat Box' 1986: Rare highly sought after 1980s Keith Haring record album art featuring a Haring boombox man, a bold Ke...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset

Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1985 (Keith Haring 1985 announcement)
Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1985 (Keith Haring 1985 announcement)

Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1985 (Keith Haring 1985 announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring 1985: Keith Haring off-set illustrated announcement card, NY, 1985: "NY for NY, Help The Homeless" at The Roxy, West 18th St., NYC. Off-set printed, 1985 (folds open in...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Keith Haring coloring book 1986 (Keith Haring Pop Shop 1986)
Keith Haring coloring book 1986 (Keith Haring Pop Shop 1986)

Keith Haring coloring book 1986 (Keith Haring Pop Shop 1986)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring coloring book 1986: A highly collectible 1980’s coloring book illustrated by Keith Haring and sold at his Pop Shop throughout the mid/late 1980’s. This unique, playful ...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Free South Africa

Free South Africa

By Keith Haring

Located in Miami, FL

TECHNICAL INFORMATION Keith Haring Free South Africa, complete set of 3 1985 Lithograph Sizes vary Edition of 60 Pencil signed, dated and numbered ...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990
Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

By Keith Haring

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Keith Haring (1958–1990), titled Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), or...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio
Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio

Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Growing (Plate 5), from the Growing Portfolio Size: 40 x 30 Inches (76.2 x 101.6 cm) Medium: Screenprint in colors, on Lenox Museum Board, with full mar...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1989 (Keith Haring 1989 announcement)
Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1989 (Keith Haring 1989 announcement)

Keith Haring Help the Homeless 1989 (Keith Haring 1989 announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring 1989: Keith Haring illustrated announcement card, NY, 1989. Published on the occasion of a 1989 fundraiser to help the homeless. Off-set printed, 1989. Measures: 5 x 7...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring - Barking Dog LED Lightbox, 2025
Keith Haring - Barking Dog LED Lightbox, 2025

Keith Haring - Barking Dog LED Lightbox, 2025

By Keith Haring

Located in Central, HK

Keith Haring Barking Dog LED Lightbox, 2025 LED lightbox with UV-printed acrylic panel and stainless steel, cordless and rechargeable with USC-C port 8 3/10 × 13 4/5 × 1 3/5 in 21.2...

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2010s Keith Haring Art

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LED Light

Keith Haring Drawings poster 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982)
Keith Haring Drawings poster 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982)

Keith Haring Drawings poster 1982 (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi gallery 1982)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi Gallery 1982: The much historic early Keith Haring exhibition poster, illustrated by Haring on the occasion of: 'Keith Haring Drawings' Oct. 9 - Nov. 13 - ...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

1980s Keith Haring Album Cover Art (vintage Keith Haring)
1980s Keith Haring Album Cover Art (vintage Keith Haring)

1980s Keith Haring Album Cover Art (vintage Keith Haring)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage Vinyl Record Art by Keith Haring with bright, lush colors that make for stand-out wall art within reach: Year: 1986. Off-Set Lithograph on record jacket, vinyl record. Dimen...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset

Untitled (Free South Africa), one plate
Untitled (Free South Africa), one plate

Untitled (Free South Africa), one plate

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Untitled (Free South Africa): one plate Size: 39 7/8 x 39 1/2 in. (81 x 100.3 cm) Medium: Lithograph in colors, on Rives BFK paper, with full margins Ed...

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1980s Street Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring Gay/Lesbian Pride Day New York, 1986 (vintage Haring announcement)
Keith Haring Gay/Lesbian Pride Day New York, 1986 (vintage Haring announcement)

Keith Haring Gay/Lesbian Pride Day New York, 1986 (vintage Haring announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Gay Pride New York 1986: Keith Haring illustrated folding-invitation for Gay/Lesbian Pride Day at New York's Palladium nightclub, 1986. Executed during Haring’s lifetim...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Pop Shop, Exhibition Poster by Keith Haring
Pop Shop, Exhibition Poster by Keith Haring

Pop Shop, Exhibition Poster by Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Long Island City, NY

This poster shows American Pop artist Keith Haring sitting in the checkout window of his pop up shop, a space entirely covered ceiling to floor with black line illustrations in Harin...

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1980s Keith Haring Art

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Color

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990
Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

By Keith Haring

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Keith Haring (1958–1990), titled Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), or...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)
Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985: RARE original 1980s Keith Haring illustrated poster announcement for a Keith Haring UNICEF benefit party at Larry Levan’s legendary Paradise Garage...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset, Lithograph

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990
Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

By Keith Haring

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Keith Haring (1958–1990), titled Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), or...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990
Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

By Keith Haring

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Keith Haring (1958–1990), titled Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), or...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990
Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

Keith Haring, Untitled, from Against All Odds, 1990

By Keith Haring

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Keith Haring (1958–1990), titled Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), or...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring Luna Luna 1986
Keith Haring Luna Luna 1986

Keith Haring Luna Luna 1986

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Luna Luna Karussell. A Poetic Extravaganza!, 1986 (Keith haring Luna Luna): Luna Luna "was organized by Andre Heller for “A Fair with Mod...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset, Paper

THE KING
THE KING

THE KING

By Keith Haring

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on wove paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by Keith Haring. Published by Nicole Fauché, Paris. Littmann 115. Edition 4/50. Artwork is in excellent conditio...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Screen

Bad Boys
Bad Boys

Bad Boys

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

A very good impression of this screenprint on BFK Rives wove paper. One of 7 numbered artist's proofs, aside from the edition of 30. Signed, dated, inscribed "AP" and numbered 5/7 in...

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1980s Contemporary Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Safe Sex! (Döring & Osten 60), Hand Signed, Keith Haring
Safe Sex! (Döring & Osten 60), Hand Signed, Keith Haring

Safe Sex! (Döring & Osten 60), Hand Signed, Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Keith Haring (1958-1990) Title: Safe Sex! (Döring & Osten 60) Year: 1987-88 Medium: Offset lithograph on archival gloss paper, archivally mounted on r...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset

1980s Keith Haring Pop Stickers stickers (vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop)

1980s Keith Haring Pop Stickers stickers (vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Three Eyed Smiling Face & Crawling Baby stickers: Set of 3 stickers circa early mid 80s. Originally given out at Haring's first solo exhibit in 1982 and later sold at Haring's New York Pop Shop circa the mid 1980s. Medium: Vintage self-adhesive stickers featuring original design by Keith Haring; offset printed. 3 to 4 inches square in size (applies to each individually). Very Good vintage condition for all. Would look fantastic framed as a set. Keith Haring Pop...

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1980s Street Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Adhesive, Other Medium

Keith Haring Dance on the Lower East Side (announcement)
Keith Haring Dance on the Lower East Side (announcement)

Keith Haring Dance on the Lower East Side (announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Dance on the Lower East Side: Fold-out invitation designed & illustrated by Haring for a opening night benefit party at The Underground, New York, NY 1983; in conjunctio...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset

Pop Shop I (3)
Pop Shop I (3)

Pop Shop I (3)

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Pop Shop I (3) Size: 12 × 15 in (30.5 × 38.1 cm) Medium: Silkscreen in colors on wove paper Edition: 151 of 200 Year: 1987 Notes: Hand signed, numbered, a...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Keith Haring The Great Peace March 1986 (announcement)
Keith Haring The Great Peace March 1986 (announcement)

Keith Haring The Great Peace March 1986 (announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring The Great Peace March Rare vintage original 1986 Keith Haring (offset) illustrated announcement & VIP invitation published on the occasion of: Pro-Peace Great Peace: The...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset

Keith Haring Fault Lines 1986 (4 works)
Keith Haring Fault Lines 1986 (4 works)

Keith Haring Fault Lines 1986 (4 works)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Fault Lines 1986 (set of 4 printed works): A grouping of 4 lithographs from the book Fault Lines by Brison Gysin with illustrations by Keith Haring. These works are eac...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

UNTITLED (PLATE 6)
UNTITLED (PLATE 6)

UNTITLED (PLATE 6)

By Keith Haring

Located in Aventura, FL

From Untitled 1-6, Keith Haring's first series of printed works. Lithograph on Arches paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered in red crayon by the artist. Published by Barbara Gladsto...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Rare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art 1985
Rare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art 1985

Rare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art 1985

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

1980s Keith Haring record art: “A Diamond Hidden in the Mouth of a Corpse,” a rare 1980's vinyl art cover featuring original artwork by Keith Haring throughout. In addition to the ...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

1980s Keith Haring Three Eyed Smiling Face sticker (Keith Haring Pop Shop)
1980s Keith Haring Three Eyed Smiling Face sticker (Keith Haring Pop Shop)

1980s Keith Haring Three Eyed Smiling Face sticker (Keith Haring Pop Shop)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Three Eyed Smiling sticker c. 1982: A timeless Keith Haring collectible originally given out at Haring's first solo exhibit in 1982; and later sold at Haring's Pop Shop circa mid 1980s. Vintage Pop Shop sticker featuring original design by Keith Haring; offset printed. Approx. 3 inches square in size. Very good overall vintage condition; missing back adhesive, but appears unused. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Keith Haring Pop Shop History: In 1986, New York artist Keith Haring opened the Pop Shop in downtown Manhattan. Haring saw the Pop Shop as an extension of his work, a fun boutique where his art could be accessible to everyone. For nearly twenty years, the shop continued to be a downtown attraction with floor-to-ceiling murals and affordable clothing and gift items all featuring Keith Haring's unique icons. In September, 2005, the Pop Shop finally closed its doors to the public. Keith Haring's work continues to be displayed around the world at galleries and museums and in public spaces...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Offset

POP SHOP III (3)
POP SHOP III (3)

POP SHOP III (3)

By Keith Haring

Located in Aventura, FL

Hand signed, numbered, and dated by the artist. Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins, Image size: 11 .5 x 14.75 inches. Sheet size: 13.5 x 16.5 inches. Publishe...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Screen

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)
Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring posters)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985: RARE original 1980s Keith Haring illustrated poster announcement for a legendary Keith Haring UNICEF benefit party at Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage in 1985. An event organized & curated by Keith Haring; with cohosts including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein & more. A event organized by Haring on behalf of UNICEF’s African Emergency Relief Fund. Beautifully combines Haring’s trademark kinetic figures set amidst a standout blue and black color-way. Rare. Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. 1985. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches (folded open). Fair overall vintage condition. Minor wear to center fold-line; minor separation to the mid far-left edge; surface loss lower left. Otherwise well-preserved. Printed signature, ‘Keith Haring 1985’ on lower right from a scarce edition of unknown. Looks fantastic framed. More on Keith Haring Rain Dance: Curated and organized by Keith Haring, Rain Dance was a 1985 benefit for UNICEF’s African Emergency Relief Fund. Participating artists famously included: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Larry Levan, Fred Brathwaite, Christo, Francesco Clemente, George Condo, Crash, Futura 2000, Jenny Holzer, John Lennon, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Mapplethorpe, Brice Marden, Robert Morris, Yoko Ono, Lee Quiñones, Robert Rauschenberg, Kenny Scharf, Julian Schnabel, Richard Serra, Cindy Sherman, Tseng Kwong Chi, and Andy Warhol. _ Keith Haring (American, 1958–1990), a Neo-Pop and Graffiti artist, had a short but prolific career centered on a vision to unite “high art,” urban aesthetics, and public spaces using humorous, irreverent, and poignant works. Born in Pennsylvania, Haring attended the Ivy School of Art in Pittsburgh for two years, planning to become a commercial artist. He found this path unsatisfying, and instead chose to study at the School of Visual Arts in New York, where he met fellow artists Jean Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf. Haring immersed himself in the culture of the city’s streets and clubs, and, in 1980, began covering the blank billboards on subway station walls with his Subway drawings in chalk. Haring’s bold public art attracted the attention of several galleries, and, by the early 1980s, he was painting Neo-Pop works and large murals full time. In an effort to make his art widely accessible, Haring opened the Pop Shop in 1986 in downtown New York, selling commercial items adorned with his signature, cartoonish imagery. Haring combined graffiti, hip-hop, and urban aesthetics, frequently depicting animals, figures, commercial icons, sexual imagery, and childlike motifs in pieces that were both playful and concerned with social issues. His work became increasingly confrontational following his 1987 diagnosis of AIDS. Haring resolved to work harder than ever in his remaining years, creating pieces with a fervent speed and devoting his art to social action in addition to his personal expression. In 1989, he established the Keith Haring Foundation, whose goal is to promote art programs and public spaces for children, and to raise awareness about AIDS. Haring died on February 16, 1990 in New York at the age of 31. In addition to hundreds of exhibitions held during his lifetime, Haring has been the subject of numerous retrospectives in New York, San Francisco, Paris, Tokyo, Los Angeles and Berlin since his death. Related Categories: Keith Haring posters. Keith Haring activist poster. Keith Haring Dancers. Street art. Graffiti. 1980s. Keith Haring Larry Levan. Keith Haring Paradise Garage...

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1980s Contemporary Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

"UNTITLED" FROM POP SHOP V
"UNTITLED" FROM POP SHOP V

"UNTITLED" FROM POP SHOP V

By Keith Haring

Located in Aventura, FL

Screenprint in colors, on wove paper. Stamped with the artist's estate and signed, dated and numbered by the executor, Julia Gruen, in pencil on the rever...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Screen

Future Primeval, Pop Art Exhibition Poster by Keith Haring
Future Primeval, Pop Art Exhibition Poster by Keith Haring

Future Primeval, Pop Art Exhibition Poster by Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exhibition poster for American Pop artist Keith Haring’s show “Future Primeval” that was held at the Queens Museum and the Illinois State University Galleries in 1990 and 1991. Th...

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1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Color

Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bags set of 2 (Keith Haring pop shop)
Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bags set of 2 (Keith Haring pop shop)

Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bags set of 2 (Keith Haring pop shop)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Pop Shop Bags set of 2, 1986: Vintage original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bag set designed & illustrated by the artist. Both feature a bold Keith Haring printed signature and standout original Haring Pop shop logos, plus bright, lush colors which make for a unique framepiece. Medium: silkscreened vinyl shopping bags (2 individual pieces). Dimensions: 19 x 16.75 inches inches (applies to each individually). Minor wear commensurate with age & medium; in otherwise good vintage condition. A very cool vintage original Keith Haring frame set. Keith Haring Pop Shop: In 1986, New York artist Keith Haring opened the Pop Shop in downtown Manhattan. Haring saw the Pop Shop as an extension of his work, a fun boutique where his art could be accessible to everyone. For nearly twenty years, the shop continued to be a downtown attraction with floor-to-ceiling murals...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Plastic, Screen

Keith Haring Drawing 1983 (Keith World Tour hat)
Keith Haring Drawing 1983 (Keith World Tour hat)

Keith Haring Drawing 1983 (Keith World Tour hat)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

1983 Keith Haring Dancing Figures drawing on Keith Haring World Tour hat: A rare, historic Keith Haring collectible featuring a sharply executed black mar...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

Materials

Cotton, Ink

Keith Haring Pop Shop calendar 1989/1990 (vintage Keith Haring)
Keith Haring Pop Shop calendar 1989/1990 (vintage Keith Haring)

Keith Haring Pop Shop calendar 1989/1990 (vintage Keith Haring)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Pop Shop 1989: Rare Keith Haring illustrated 20 month calendar designed by Haring just months before his passing in February, 1990. The calendar was sold in 1989/90 at H...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

Materials

Offset

Apocalypse 3
Apocalypse 3

Apocalypse 3

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Apocalypse 3 Size: 38 × 38 in 96.5 × 96.5 cm Medium: Screenprint in colors on Lenox Museum Board Edition: of 90 Year: 1988 Notes: Hand-signed by artis...

Category

1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

Materials

Screen

Keith Haring Citykids 1986 (sticker)
Keith Haring Citykids 1986 (sticker)

Keith Haring Citykids 1986 (sticker)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring for New York CityKids, 1986. Rare vintage 1986 sticker illustrated by Keith Haring for the CityKids coalition in New York: "City Kids Speak on Liberty" New York, 1986 sponsored by Burger...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

Materials

Paper, Offset

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

Keith Haring Handwritten letter 1986 (Keith Haring letter)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring handwritten letter 1986: A rare 1980’s handwritten letter by Keith Haring executed on the artist's personal stationary. A personal response by Haring to a New York based editor named Ira...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

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Find a wide variety of authentic Keith Haring art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow, orange, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Keith Haring in screen print, lithograph, offset print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Pop Art style. Not every interior allows for large Keith Haring art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of George Rodrigue, Agent X, and Roy Lichtenstein. Keith Haring art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $144 and tops out at $685,000, while the average work can sell for $3,400.
Questions About Keith Haring Art
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell a real Keith Haring painting, examine its details closely. When painting, Haring was able to produce figures and shapes with a single, continuous line. This technique is very hard to duplicate, so most reproductions will show broken, multiple lines. You can also compare the artist's signature to images available on trusted online resources. Since convincing fakes do exist, experts generally recommend that you have a certified art appraiser authenticate your piece rather than attempt to do so on your own. Find a variety of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.