Question 1

Who is Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring was a modern American artist and activist. He began as a street artist creating graffiti-inspired works throughout New York City’s subway system and would later produce public murals in cities all over the world. Haring’s paintings, prints and murals address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. In 1986, Haring opened a Pop Shop in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood to sell merchandise bearing his bold, cartoon-inspired designs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Keith Haring art.

Question 2

Where is Keith Haring from?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring is originally from Kutztown, Pennsylvania, although he was born in the nearby city of Reading, Pennsylvania, on May 4, 1958. In 1978, Haring moved to New York City. He continued to live there until he died on February 16, 1990. Find a selection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What are some facts about Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

Some facts about Keith Haring include that he began his career by creating street art in New York subway stations, which he referred to as his "laboratory." In 1986, Haring opened the Pop Shop in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood and began selling merchandise and novelty items featuring imagery by himself and contemporaries like Kenny Scharf and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Also, the world's largest jigsaw puzzle features Haring's artwork and consists of 32,000 pieces. After his death, his estate formed the Keith Haring Foundation to raise awareness about AIDS and fund research into the autoimmune disease. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of Keith Haring art.

Question 4

When was Keith Haring born?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania. After growing up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attending art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to New York City, where he made a name for himself creating street art on the subway system. Haring gained an even larger audience in the years that followed, producing public murals that were often commissioned and making art that was frequently informed by political and cultural issues. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Keith Haring art.

Question 5

What inspired Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring drew most of his inspiration from graffiti artists and got his start painting subway stations and other locations around New York City. In addition, artists such as Pierre Alechinsky, William Burroughs, Jean Dubuffet, Brion Gysin and Robert Henri influenced his work. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 6

Why is Keith Haring important?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring is important primarily because his innovative work, which began as street art on the New York City subway, became widely known during the 1980s and influenced other artists working at the time. Haring was also an activist — his late-career prints and murals addressed contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Haring helped elevate graffiti art and was one of the first artists to begin placing his designs on merchandise sold to the general public through his Pop Shop in New York City. Shop a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 7

Where did Keith Haring live?

Accepted Answer

For most of his life, Keith Haring lived in New York City and died there on February 16, 1990. He grew up in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and briefly attended an art school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After he arrived in New York in 1978, he turned the city into a gallery space, creating murals in public areas like subway stations. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 8

What is the Keith Haring foundation?

Accepted Answer

The Keith Haring Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded by the artist Keith Haring in 1989. Its mission is to provide funding for nonprofit organizations who offer services and programs for children or conduct research or educational initiatives related to AIDS.

Question 9

What was Keith Haring's art about?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring's art was about a variety of subjects. His paintings, prints and murals addressed themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like drug use and the AIDS epidemic. His work derives much of its impact from the powerful contrast between these serious subjects and the joyful, vibrant pictographic language he used to express them. Haring’s enduring work is full of dancing figures, babies, barking dogs, hearts and rhythmic lines, as well as references to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 10

What is Keith Haring famous for?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring is famous for producing bold cartoon-style art. You may see his work printed on everything from home décor to coffee mugs to fashion accessories. He gained notoriety for street art in his early days as an artist. Later, Haring’s revered paintings, prints and murals would address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues he experienced personally, like the crack-cocaine and AIDS epidemics. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Keith Haring art.

Question 11

How do I pronounce Keith Haring?

Accepted Answer

To pronounce Keith Haring, say "Keeth HEH-ring." Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and grew up in nearby Kutztown, Pennsylvania. You'll find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Where did Keith Haring work?

Accepted Answer

In his early days as an artist, Keith Haring worked primarily in New York City, where he created murals on walls and unused advertising boards along Manhattan’s subway system. Once his work gained popularity, he traveled to produce work in Australia, Europe and elsewhere. You'll find a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What materials did Keith Haring use?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Where is Keith Haring art displayed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What do the Keith Haring figures mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How did Keith Haring become famous?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

When did Keith Haring start painting?

Accepted Answer

Keith Haring began to paint and experiment with art as a child. He first began to produce public art in 1981. His early works were chalk or paint applied to unused advertising panels found in New York City subway stations. Find a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Where can I see Keith Haring art?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Why did Keith Haring paint in subways?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

What type of art did Keith Haring do?

Accepted Answer

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

Keith Haring T Shirts

1990s Historical Memorabilia

Vintage Keith Haring Pop Shop t-shirt

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring Party of Life 1986 (Keith Haring Palladium 1986), 1986

Vintage 1980s American Modern Prints

Keith Haring Signed Lithograph Tony Shafrazi Gallery Exhibition Poster Into 84

20th Century Contemporary Nude Prints

Keith HaringNew Years 1988, Keith Haring Pop Art Nude Color Silkscreen Print Invitation, 1988

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Andy WarholKeith Haring's Pop Shop, 1986

Vintage 1980s Historical Memorabilia

Vintage 1980s Kenny Scharf t-shirt (Kenny Scharf 1987)

1980s Street Art Figurative Prints

Eric Orr and Keith HaringRepeat, 2020

2010s Street Art Portrait Prints

Edgar PlansEdgar Plans "You Are My Hero" Original Drawing Certificate Of Authenticity AR , 2021

1980s Pop Art More Art

Andy Warhol Fiorucci 1986 Press Release, 1986

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Various ArtistsMonograph with unique drawings & inscriptions by Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons + , 2009

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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Free South Africa poster 1985 , 1985

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Into 84 (set of 2 Haring Shafrazi announcements) , 1983

2010s Pop Art More Art

Basquiat Keith Haring Skateboard Decks 2020-2021, 2020-2021

1960s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Jean DubuffetSigned 1960s Jean DUBUFFET print (Jean Dubuffet exhibition poster) , 1966

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring DV8 San Francisco (set of 2 1980s Haring designed announcements) , 1987

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

1982 Basquiat Rome announcement (Jean-Michel Basquiat 1982) , 1982

1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Fun Gallery exhibition poster 1983 (vintage Keith Haring), 1983

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Keith HaringKeith Haring Eight Ball Book Agreement 1989, 1989

1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Luna Luna 1986, 1986

1980s Pop Art More Art

Basquiat Picasso Exhibition Catalog 1983 (Expressive Painting After Picasso) , 1983

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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

1990s Pop Art More Art

Basquiat at Galerie Bruno Bischofberger Zurich 1996 (announcement) , 1996

1980s Pop Art Nude Prints

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

1980s Pop Art Nude Prints

Keith HaringKeith Haring Safe Sex! (Vintage Keith Haring 1987), 1987

1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

Keith HaringRare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art (Keith Haring Run Dmc) , 1987

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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

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1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

Andy WarholKeith Haring, 1986

1980s T-Shirts

Keith Haring Self Portrait

1980s T-Shirts

Keith Haring "Cat Hat"

1980s T-Shirts

Keith Haring Self Portrait

1980s T-Shirts

Keith Haring "Heritage of Pride"

1980s T-Shirts

Keith Haring Hiroshima 1988 Music Festival Dancing Peace Birds Set

1980s T-Shirts

Andy Warhol Portrait of Keith Haring

1980s Pop Art More Prints

Keith HaringPop Shop I (2), 1987

1980s Pop Art More Prints

Keith HaringPop Shop I (3), 1987

Late 20th Century Mixed Media

Keith HaringDancing Figures, SONY CASSETTE-CORDER Original Drawing

1980s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Pop Art Anthropomorphic Hieroglyphics, Orange, Red, Green and Yellow., 1980's

20th Century Contemporary Mixed Media

Keith HaringNew Years 1988, Pop Art Hand Embellished Drawing, Print, LA II Collaboration, 1988

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Prints

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Party of Life 1986 (Keith Haring Palladium 1986), 1986

Keith Haring
New Years 1988, Keith Haring Pop Art Nude Color Silkscreen Print Invitation, 1988

Andy Warhol
Keith Haring's Pop Shop, 1986

Eric Orr and Keith Haring
Repeat, 2020

Edgar Plans
Edgar Plans "You Are My Hero" Original Drawing Certificate Of Authenticity AR , 2021

Various Artists
Monograph with unique drawings & inscriptions by Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons + , 2009

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Free South Africa poster 1985 , 1985

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Into 84 (set of 2 Haring Shafrazi announcements) , 1983

Jean Dubuffet
Signed 1960s Jean DUBUFFET print (Jean Dubuffet exhibition poster) , 1966

Keith Haring
Keith Haring DV8 San Francisco (set of 2 1980s Haring designed announcements) , 1987

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Fun Gallery exhibition poster 1983 (vintage Keith Haring), 1983

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Eight Ball Book Agreement 1989, 1989

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Luna Luna 1986, 1986

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

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

Keith Haring
Keith Haring Safe Sex! (Vintage Keith Haring 1987), 1987

Keith Haring
Rare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art (Keith Haring Run Dmc) , 1987

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

Andy Warhol
Keith Haring, 1986

Keith Haring
Pop Shop I (2), 1987

Keith Haring
Pop Shop I (3), 1987

Keith Haring
Dancing Figures, SONY CASSETTE-CORDER Original Drawing

Keith Haring
New Years 1988, Pop Art Hand Embellished Drawing, Print, LA II Collaboration, 1988

Eric Orr
Eric Orr x The Keith Haring Foundation 'Repeat, 2020' Limited Ed, Signed Print, 2020

Edgar Plans
Edgar Plans You Are My Hero COA Original Drawing Unique 1/1 Monster Man Street , 2021

Edgar Plans
Edgar Plans "You Are My Hero" Original Drawing Certificate Of Authenticity AR , 2021

Michael Roman
1980s Michael Roman "Dia De Los Muertos" Stencil Painting on Paper, c. 1980s