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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 Nuclear Disarmament poster 1982
Keith Haring Nuclear Disarmament poster 1982

Keith Haring Nuclear Disarmament poster 1982

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Nuclear Disarmament poster 1982: In 1982 Keith Haring created this poster for Nuclear Disarmament, which features his signature Radiant Baby in a mushroom cloud. This hi...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring -- The Paris Review
Keith Haring -- The Paris Review

Keith Haring -- The Paris Review

By Keith Haring

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Keith Haring The Paris Review, 1989 Screenprint Hand signed, dated and numbered 94/200 Image size 55.3 cm x 76.5 cm Sheet size 61 x 81 cm Published by The Paris Review, New York Ref...

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1980s Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Headstand
Headstand

Headstand

By Keith Haring

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Original Exhibition poster Art print on heavy paper After the drawing from 1988 Made on the occasion of the exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art In great condition

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1990s Keith Haring Art

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Color

International Volunteer Day Envelope, Signed with Stamp by Keith Haring
International Volunteer Day Envelope, Signed with Stamp by Keith Haring

International Volunteer Day Envelope, Signed with Stamp by Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Long Island City, NY

This envelope was produced as part of "International Volunteer Day", a human right's cause created by the World Federation of the United Nations. This mailer includes a stamp, the ar...

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1980s Keith Haring Art

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Mixed Media

International Volunteer Day Envelope, Signed with Stamps by Keith Haring
International Volunteer Day Envelope, Signed with Stamps by Keith Haring

International Volunteer Day Envelope, Signed with Stamps by Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Long Island City, NY

This envelope was produced as part of "International Volunteer Day", a human right's cause created by the World Federation of the United Nations. This mailer includes stamps, the art...

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1980s Keith Haring Art

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Mixed Media

Silence = Death
Silence = Death

Silence = Death

By Keith Haring

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: Keith Haring Title: Silence = Death Size: 39 x 39 in. (99.1 x 99.1 cm) Medium: Color Screenprint on Wove Paper Edition: HC 15 of 25 Year: 1989 Notes: Image Size: 33 x 33 in...

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1980s Street Art Keith Haring Art

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Color, Screen

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 at P.S. 122 New York 1980 (announcement)
Keith Haring at P.S. 122 New York 1980 (announcement)

Keith Haring at P.S. 122 New York 1980 (announcement)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring PS 122, New York, NY 1980: Rare, seldomly seen announcement card to Haring's seminal 1980 East Village, open studio exhibition and artist residency: P.S. 122, New York ...

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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

The Valley

The Valley

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

A very good impression of this etching on white wove paper. Signed, dated and numbered 48/80 in pencil.

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1980s Contemporary Keith Haring Art

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Etching

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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1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers
1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers

1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Crawling Baby & Three Eyed Smiling Face stickers circa early/ mid 80s. Set of 2. Originally produced by Haring for his first solo gallery exhibition in 1982, then later sold/given out at Haring's New York Pop Shop throughout the 1980s. Iconic vintage original 1980s Haring collectibles that work well in any collection. Medium: Vintage self-adhesive stickers featuring original design by Keith Haring; offset printed. Approximately 3 inches square in size. Very Good overall vintage condition. 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...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Adhesive, Other Medium

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

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

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring ‘No On 64’ (Keith Haring 1986): A rare vintage 1986 Keith Haring activist announcement illustrated by Haring in effort to denounce California's Proposition 64. Proponents of the then ballot, argued that the measure would merely return AIDS to the list of communicable diseases under public health laws. Opponents characterized 64 as an effort to force HIV-positive individuals out of their jobs and into quarantine. The measure was soundly defeated by voters. A rare historic 1980s Keith Haring activist collectible with striking imagery; seldom comes to market. Offset printed folding announcement card. 8.5x11 inches. Good overall vintage condition. Minor signs of aging & handling. Printed signature from a scarce edition of unknown; few known to have survived. Please message us for more works in this category. Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist known for his illustrative depictions of figures and symbols. His white chalk drawings could often been found on the blank poster marquees in New York’s public spaces and subways. “I don't think art is propaganda,” he once stated. “It should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further. It celebrates humanity instead of manipulating it.” Born on May 4, 1958 in Reading, PA, he grew up in neighboring Kutztown, where he was inspired to draw from an early age by Walt Disney cartoons and his father who was an amateur cartoonist. After briefly studying commercial art in Pittsburgh, Haring came across a show of the works of Pierre Alechinksy and decided to pursue a career in fine art instead. He moved to New York in the late 1970s to attend the School of Visual Arts, and soon immersed himself in the city’s graffiti culture. By the mid-1980s, he had befriended fellow artists Andy Warhol, Kenny Scharf, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and collaborated with celebrities like the singer Grace Jones. Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1988, Haring’s prodigious career was brief, and he died of AIDS-related complications on February 16, 1990 at the age of 31. Before his death, Haring established the Keith Haring Foundation, a non-profit committed to raising awareness of the illness through art programing and community outreach. Throughout his career, Haring made his art widely available through the location of his murals, as well as through the Pop Shop—Haring's own storefront which he used to sell his memorabilia.The artist’s mural Crack is Wack (1986), can still be seen today on a retaining wall along FDR Drive in Manhattan. Haring’s works can be found in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Related Categories: Keith Haring figurative. Keith Haring foundation. Keith Haring activist. Keith Haring Aids...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Keith Haring pop shop New York)
Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Keith Haring pop shop New York)

Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bag (Keith Haring pop shop New York)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Pop Shop, 1986: Vintage original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop bag designed & illustrated by the artist. Features 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 bag. 19 x 16.75 inches inches. Minor wear commensurate with age & medium; in otherwise good vintage condition. A very cool vintage original Keith Haring frame piece within reach. 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

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

Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop Tokyo bag (Keith Haring pop shop New York)
Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop Tokyo bag (Keith Haring pop shop New York)

Original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop Tokyo bag (Keith Haring pop shop New York)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Pop Shop Tokyo 1988: Rare vintage original 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop Tokyo bag designed & illustrated by the artist. Features a bold Keith Haring printed signature and standout original Haring Pop shop Tokyo logos, plus bright, lush colors which make for a unique frame piece. Medium: silkscreened vinyl shopping bag. 19 x 16.75 inches inches. Minor wear commensurate with age & medium; in otherwise good vintage condition. A very cool vintage original Keith Haring frame...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Plastic, Screen

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

Keith Haring UNICEF 1989 poster, Rare Activist Art (Keith Haring 1989)
Keith Haring UNICEF 1989 poster, Rare Activist Art (Keith Haring 1989)

Keith Haring UNICEF 1989 poster, Rare Activist Art (Keith Haring 1989)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring USA Celebrates UNICEF, 1989 (Keith Haring UNICEF 1989): RARE original 1980s Keith Haring illustrated benefit poster for UNICEF. Keith Haring began working with UNICEF in 1985 when he famously organized, 'Rain Dance' - a then, benefit for UNICEF’s African Emergency Relief Fund. A seldom available Keith Haring activist poster that is not to be passed upon. Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. 1989. Dimensions: 17.5 x 22 inches Fair to Good overall vintage condition. Contains fold-lines as originally issued; minor signs of handling & age related wear; small tear & loss to upper edge; surface residue in a few areas. Stored & will be shipped flat. Printed signature, ‘K. Haring 1989’ on the mid right from an edition of unknown. Rarely comes to market. Literature / References: Keith Haring: Posters (Jürgen and Osten). “UNICEF was founded after World War II to bring help and hope to all children at risk or in need – no matter which country they lived in or what role that country played in the war. Our mission is no less urgent and universal today,” said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. “With so many children around the world in so much need, we are recommitting ourselves to delivering results for every child.” The organization was established by the United Nations General Assembly to help children in post-war Europe, China and the Middle East. Funded entirely through voluntary contributions from governments, civil society, the private sector and concerned citizens, it rapidly expanded its reach and by 1955 was working for children in more than 90 countries. Today, UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s organization, working with partners in 190 countries and territories and through the efforts of 13,000 national and international staff to reach every child. Related Categories: Keith Haring figurative drawings. Keith Haring activist posters. Keith Haring Dancers. Street art. Graffiti. 1980s. Keith Haring Larry Levan. Keith Haring Paradise Garage...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring UNICEF benefit poster)

Keith Haring Rain Dance 1985 (Keith Haring UNICEF benefit poster)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Rain Dance: A Benefit for the African Emergency Relief Fund, 1985: Rare original 1980s Keith Haring & Jean-Michel Basquiat illustrated poster published on the occasion of a UNICEF benefit exhibition at 292 Lafayette Street (February 2-23 1985) & benefit party at Larry Levan’s legendary Paradise Garage (January 30, 1985). Organized & curated by Keith Haring on behalf of UNICEF’s African Emergency Relief Fund. Medium: Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. 1985. Dimensions: 22.5 x 30.5 inches. Minor signs of handling. Very good overall vintage condition. Well-preserved. Featuring printed signatures by hosts: Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat,  Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, & Yoko Ono. From an edition of unknown. Scarce. Literature / References: Keith Haring: Posters (Jürgen and Osten). 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. Related Categories: Keith Haring figurative drawings. Keith Haring activist posters. Keith Haring Dancers. Street art. Graffiti. 1980s. Keith Haring Larry Levan. Keith Haring Paradise...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers (Keith Haring crawling baby)
1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers (Keith Haring crawling baby)

1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop stickers (Keith Haring crawling baby)

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Crawling Baby & Three Eyed Smiling Face stickers circa early/ mid 80s. Originally produced by Haring for his first solo gallery exhibition in 1982, then later sold/give...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Adhesive, Other Medium

International Volunteer Day, Signed Envelope with Stamps by Keith Haring
International Volunteer Day, Signed Envelope with Stamps by Keith Haring

International Volunteer Day, Signed Envelope with Stamps by Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in Long Island City, NY

This envelope was produced as part of "International Volunteer Day", a human right's cause created by the World Federation of the United Nations. This mailer includes stamps, the art...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Mixed Media

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), originates from the 1990 edition published by Publishing House Bebert, Rotterdam, in collaboration with Mera Rubell, New York, and Donald Rubell, New York, and printed by Nieuwe Grafische, Rotterdam, Spring, 1990. Untitled embodies Haring’s signature visual vocabulary—dynamic lines, rhythmic energy, and universal symbolism—infused with the social urgency and optimism that defined his generation. Executed as a lithograph on velin acid-free Rivoli paper, this work measures 8.5 x 10.3 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Nieuwe Grafische, Rotterdam, and the bold spirit of Bebert’s late twentieth-century artist collaborations. Artwork Details: Artist: Keith Haring (1958–1990) Title: Untitled, from the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989) Medium: Lithograph on velin acid-free Rivoli paper Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.3 inches (21.59 x 26.16 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1990 Publisher: Publishing House Bebert, Rotterdam, in collaboration with Mera Rubell, New York, and Donald Rubell, New York Printer: Nieuwe Grafische, Rotterdam Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 (Against All Odds, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989), Bebert, Rotterdam, 1990 Notes: Excerpted from the album, 20 drawings - Oct. 3, 1989 was published with the collaboration of Mera and Donald Rubell by Bebert Publishing House in Spring 1990. The edition consists of MMD hard cover examples, of which D are numbered (I/D - D/D) and signed by the artist. The edition was printed on acid-free Rivoli paper by Nieuwe Grafische in Rotterdam. and bound by Stokkink B.V. in Amsterdam. ©Keith Haring, M.Y.6. 1990. Mera + Don Rubell, NYC 1990. Bebert Publishing House. Westersingel 22-3014 GP, Rotterdam, Holland - 1990. About the Publication: Against All Odds is both an artist’s album and memorial publication comprising twenty lithographs created by Keith Haring on October 3, 1989, just months before his death in February 1990. Conceived in collaboration with Mera and Donald Rubell and published by Bebert Publishing House, Rotterdam, the album encapsulates Haring’s final creative statement. Haring’s accompanying handwritten foreword and brief text meditate on the fragility of human life, ecological collapse, and the artist’s struggle to preserve hope “against all odds.” The drawings—executed in Haring’s immediately recognizable graphic line—depict writhing figures, embryos, skeletons, animals, and cosmic symbols that echo his lifelong concern with birth, death, sexuality, and transcendence. Together, the images and text form a narrative of resistance and endurance amid personal illness and global crisis. The album’s title encapsulates Haring’s sense of perseverance: humanity’s and the planet’s fight for survival despite overwhelming forces of destruction. Published posthumously in spring 1990, Against All Odds stands as a poignant summation of his ethos—celebrating vitality and compassion in the face of mortality and despair. About the Artist: Keith Haring (1958–1990) was an American artist, activist, and cultural innovator whose bold visual language and socially engaged practice redefined contemporary art and the role of the artist in society. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and raised in Kutztown, Haring was inspired from an early age by comic art, calligraphy, and graphic design, influences that would later shape his instantly recognizable style of radiant lines, rhythmic movement, and universal symbols. After moving to New York City in 1978 to study at the School of Visual Arts, he immersed himself in the downtown art scene, drawing influence from modernist pioneers such as Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, whose innovations in form, abstraction, and conceptual art informed his radical approach to public expression. Haring began creating chalk drawings in the New York subway system, transforming urban walls into democratic spaces for creativity and communication. His imagery—radiant babies, barking dogs, flying saucers, and dancing figures—spoke a universal visual language that combined accessibility with profound emotional and political resonance. He became a leading figure in 1980s New York, working alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Kenny Scharf to bridge the worlds of street art, pop culture, and fine art. Influenced by Picasso’s expressive energy, Calder’s movement, Miro’s playfulness, and Duchamp’s conceptual wit, Haring developed an art of optimism, immediacy, and activism that addressed issues of love, unity, social justice, and human rights. His work carried urgent commentary on apartheid, AIDS awareness, drug abuse, and inequality, while radiating the joy and vitality of life. In 1986, he opened the Pop Shop, a groundbreaking experiment in making art accessible to all, selling affordable objects featuring his designs without compromising his artistic vision. His monumental public murals, including Crack Is Wack in Harlem and Tuttomondo in Pisa, Italy, continue to stand as symbols of art’s power to educate and inspire collective action. Haring’s dynamic compositions merged the energy of graffiti with the structural clarity of modernism, synthesizing the spiritual abstraction of Kandinsky, the surreal imagination of Dali, and the sensual immediacy of Man Ray. His work influenced generations of artists, including Banksy, Shepard Fairey, KAWS, Takashi Murakami, and RETNA, who continue to echo his fusion of activism and aesthetics. Despite his untimely death from AIDS at age 31, Haring’s impact on art and culture endures globally through the Keith Haring Foundation, which supports children’s programs and HIV/AIDS research. His works are housed in major museums such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Centre Pompidou, and the Tate Modern, affirming his legacy as a cornerstone of twentieth-century art. The highest auction record for Keith Haring was achieved with Untitled (1982), which sold for $6.5 million USD at Sotheby’s, New York, on May 16, 2017, solidifying his status as one of the most influential, beloved, and enduring artists of the modern era. Keith Haring Untitled Against All Odds 20 drawings Oct 3 1989 Bebert Publishing House Rotterdam 1990 lithograph...

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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 Lucky Strike poster 1987

Keith Haring Lucky Strike poster 1987

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Vintage original Keith Haring Lucky Strike Screen-print, 1987 "The advertising posters for Lucky Strike cigarettes reflect the popular Montreux posters from 1983. According to the i...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Keith Haring Montreux Jazz poster 1983

Keith Haring Montreux Jazz poster 1983

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Keith Haring Poster for Montreux Jazz Festival 1983. Makes for vibrant, standout original Haring art without breaking the bank. Serigraph printed in colors. 1984. 27 x 39 inches (7...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph

Keith Haring Free South Africa poster 1985

Keith Haring Free South Africa poster 1985

By Keith Haring

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Original 1985 Keith Haring, Free South Africa poster: A large, vibrant Haring print that makes for standout wall art within reach. A key historical Hari...

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1980s Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Poster for Nuclear Disarmament

Poster for Nuclear Disarmament

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

This work by Keith Haring is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Poster for Nuclear Disarmament 1982 Printed signature and date, l.r.; Also hand-signed, dated, and inscribed, verso ...

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1980s Contemporary Keith Haring Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Pop Shop II (D)

Pop Shop II (D)

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

From the second Pop Shop suite of four prints created by Keith Haring in 1988, Pop Shop II (Plate D) is a fun and highly collectible color screenprint measuring 12 x 15 in. (30.5 x 3...

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20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Untitled

Keith HaringUntitled, 1985

Price Upon Request

Untitled

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

Created by Keith Haring in 1985 as an original screenprint in colors, Untitled, 1985 is hand-signed, dated and numbered in pencil, measuring 23 ½ x 31 ½ in. (60 x 80 cm), unframed, f...

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20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Helicopters, Mountains, People (from The Valley Suite)
Helicopters, Mountains, People (from The Valley Suite)

Helicopters, Mountains, People (from The Valley Suite)

By Keith Haring

Located in Missouri, MO

Helicopters, Mountains, People (from The Valley Suite) by Keith Haring (1958-1990) Without Frame: 10" x 8.75" With Frame: 18.25" x 17.25" Signed and Dated Lower Right Edition 31/80 Lower Left "The Valley" is a group of etchings...

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Late 20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Engraving

Figure and Fish (from The Valley Suite)
Figure and Fish (from The Valley Suite)

Figure and Fish (from The Valley Suite)

By Keith Haring

Located in Missouri, MO

Figure and Fish (from The Valley Suite), 1989 by Keith Haring (1958-1990) Without Frame: 10" x 8.75" With Frame: 18.25" x 17.25" Signed and Dated Lower Right Edition 31/80 Lower Left "The Valley" is a group of etchings...

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Late 20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Engraving

Pop Shop I (D)
Pop Shop I (D)

Pop Shop I (D)

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

Created by Keith Haring in 1987, Pop Shop I (Plate D) is an original color screenprint measuring 12 x 15 in. (30.5 x 38.1 cm), unframed. The artwork is han...

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20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Untitled

Keith HaringUntitled, 1983

Price Upon Request

Untitled

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

Created in 1983 as a color woodcut, Untitled, 1983 by Keith Haring is an early and highly collectible original print measuring 24 x 30 in. (61 x 76 cm.,) unframed. From the edition o...

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20th Century Keith Haring Art

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Woodcut

Pop Shop Quad IV
Pop Shop Quad IV

Pop Shop Quad IV

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

Created by the artist in 1989 as an original screenprint in colors, though published at the time of his death, Keith Haring’s, Pop Shop Quad IV is amo...

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20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Paris Review, Keith Haring
Paris Review, Keith Haring

Paris Review, Keith Haring

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

Commissioned in 1989 by The Paris Review, Keith Haring created this original hand-signed, dated and numbered screenprint in an edition of 200, measuring 24 x 32 in. (61 x 81.3 cm), u...

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20th Century Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Growing I
Growing I

Keith HaringGrowing I, 1988

Price Upon Request

Growing I

By Keith Haring

Located in New York, NY

An iconic and highly collectible screenprint, Growing I, part of a five-print portfolio created by Keith Haring in 1988, the print is hand-signed in pencil, dated and numbered, measu...

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20th Century Pop Art Keith Haring Art

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Screen

Keith Haring art for sale on 1stDibs.

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.