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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Keith Haring original card. 8.5 x 13.5 cm
By Keith Haring
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Keith Haring. 1958-1990. The iconography of his drawings includes dancing animals and figures, dogs, crawling babies, pyramids, televisions, telephones, and flying saucers. The idea ...
Mixed Media
Keith Haring 255 original card. 8.5 x 13.5 cm
By Keith Haring
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Keith Haring. 1958-1990. The iconography of his drawings includes dancing animals and figures, dogs, crawling babies, pyramids, televisions, telephones, and flying saucers. The idea ...
Mixed Media
$750
H 25.75 in W 31 in D 1.75 in
Tranquil Abstract Landscape on Textured Canvas by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled, c. 21st century Mixed media on canvas 20 x 23 3/4 in. Framed: 25 3/4 x 31 x 1 3/4 in. Signed verso: Osma
Canvas, Mixed Media
$4,081
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Untitled - Fruits - Mixed Media by Mario Schifano - 1995
By Mario Schifano
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled - Fruits is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Mario Schifano in 1995. Original mixed media. Painting on canvas with sculpture relief. Hand-signed by the...
Mixed Media
$2,064
H 10.75 in W 9.53 in
Cosmos IV by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style painting, flower, silver leaves
By Lumi Mizutani
Located in Paris, FR
Cosmos IV is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with pigments and silver leaves on Japanese cardboard, dimensions are 27.3 × 24.2 cm (10.7 ×...
Silver
$1,500
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
"Dripping Dots - Hollywood Lights" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses thick textured oils with diamond dust glass to...
Canvas, Oil, Glass, Mixed Media
$1,250
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
"Aiming For Your Heart" Colorful Contemporary Oil & Mixed Media Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold drips, gold leaf, thick textured oils, mi...
Gold Leaf
$4,200
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Dripping Dots - Geneva" Colorful Contemporary Oil with Gold Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold leaf with thick textured oils and glass t...
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in
Two Kinds of Life 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Acrylic
By Dunmade Ayegbayo
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, this is not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) "The Two Kinds of Life" is a thought-provoking artwork that eloquently portrays the intricate tapestry of existence, emphasizing the interconnected nature of all living things. The painting explores profound themes such as the value of life, the significance of our actions, and the inevitability of mortality. In this artwork, the artist uses a blend of vivid and muted colours to represent the dual aspects of life: vibrancy and vitality on one hand, and the somber inevitability of death on the other. The vibrant areas of the painting might illustrate flourishing life, symbolizing joy, growth, and the potential for positive impact. These sections are interwoven with more subdued tones, representing the finite nature of life and the quiet approach to the end. Through "The Two Kinds of Life," the artist conveys a message about the importance of making a meaningful impact while we are alive. It suggests that despite the inevitable end, the true measure of our lives lies in the legacy we leave behind, the lives we touch, and the positive changes we bring about in our world. This duality invites viewers to reflect on their own lives and consider how they can contribute to the world in a meaningful way before their time comes to an end. In essence, "The Two Kinds of Life" is a poignant reminder of our mortality and a call to action. It urges us to appreciate the preciousness of life, to live fully, and to strive to make a positive difference, ensuring that the impact of our existence reverberates long after we are gone. This artwork not only captures the beauty and complexity of life but also serves as an inspiration to embrace our capacity for change and to live with intention and purpose. About Artist Being an impressionist artist, born in a small town in Osun state, Nigeria, Dunmade Ayegbayo...
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 12 in
Shades of Black and White 1 - Original Abstract Artwork with Texture, Resin
By Nichole McDaniel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nichole McDaniel's artistry unfolds as a captivating fusion of contemporary landscapes and abstract compositions, drawing inspiration from both local surroundings and her exploration...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Abstact Composition - Paint - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Composition is a contemporary artwork realized by an unknown Artist in the 1970s. Mixed media. Includes frame
Mixed Media
$1,800
H 23 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
"CBGB (Study)" Contemporary Abstract Colorful Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse. Currently on view in "David Hardaker: R...
Enamel
$7,203
H 78.75 in W 48.43 in
d0110-1 by Ahn Hyun-Ju - colorful abstract painting on metal, stripes, triangle
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
d0110-1 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with mixed media on aluminium, dimensions are 200 × 123 cm (78.7 × 48.4 in). The artwork is sig...
Mixed Media
Visions - Mixed Media - 1987
Located in Roma, IT
Visions is an original contemporary artwork realized by a European Artist in the second half of 20th Century. Mixed media on board. Includes frame Hand signed by the artist with t...
Mixed Media, Board