Lithograph in colors, on Arches wove paper. Sheet size 11 x 8.5 inches. Frame size approx 19.5 x 17.5 inches. Littmann p. 168. Estate stamped, hand signed by Julia Gruen, Executor of the Estate, dated and numbered on verso. Published by the World Federation of United Nations Associations, New York, with their blind.
Print Condition: Excellent
Signature Stamped by artist’s estate
Signed in pencil by Julia Gruen, Haring Estate executor, (verso) and numbered – Accompanied by the original, signed letter of authentication from the World Federation of United Nations Associations.
Keith Haring emerged as a standout figure in the 1980s New York art scene, particularly in East Village, alongside notable artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer. Not only did he work in close proximity with these artists, but he also collaborated on various projects, creating a synergy that further enriched the art world. He seamlessly connected high art with street culture, initially leaving his mark on city subways and pavements before transitioning to a formal studio setting. Haring’s style blended the charm of cartoons with the visceral intensity of Art Brut artists, notably Jean DuBuffet. This fusion birthed a unique pop-graffiti style characterized by vibrant, bold figures set against contrasting backgrounds. He didn’t shy away from addressing pressing societal concerns, with themes encompassing exploitation, oppression, drug misuse, and the looming nuclear disaster. Haring’s activism became even more pronounced after his AIDS diagnosis in 1987. Presently, his masterpieces fetch multimillion-dollar bids at auctions and have been spotlighted in esteemed venues like the Brooklyn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Vienna’s Albertina Museum.
