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One of the main representatives of the New York art scene in the 1980s, Keith Haring (1958–1990) created a distinctive style that combines street art, graffiti, a pop sensibility, and comic book elements into a unique and unforgettable form. With thick black lines, vibrant colors, and dynamic shapes, his public (and at times illegal) interventions, sculptures, and works on canvas and paper have become recognizable emblems of 20th-century visual culture. From his early chalk drawings in the New York City subway stations to the famous “Radiant Baby” symbol and his orders for Swatch Watch and Absolut Vodka, Haring's work was as characteristic of the manic work ethic of 1980s New York as it was unique for its social sensitivity. Behind their bright and playful aesthetic, his works often tackled intensely controversial socio-political issues such as racism, capitalism, religious fundamentalism, and the growing impact of AIDS on New York's LGBTQ+ community, the latter foreshadowing his own death from the disease in 1990. In this vibrant introduction to Haring's work, we explore the dynamic life and innovative spirit of this unique artist, who spent just over a decade in the spotlight, but through the accessibility of his visual vocabulary and the power of his political commitment became one of the most important artists to emerge from the vibrant downtown New York art community.
Pages: 96, Year of Publication: 0727, Dimensions: 21x21cm
Manufacturer
- Author
- Alexandra Kolossa
- Publisher
- Taschen
- Language
- English
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2021
- Award
- -
- Dimensions
- 21x26 cm
- Art Albums
- Yes
- Subjects
- Sculpture - Engraving, Photography - Video, Cinema, Music
- ISBN-13
- 9783836530491
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