K. HARING 1988 AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL SERIGRAPH

K. HARING 1988 AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL SERIGRAPH

Keith Haring, American, 1958 to 1990, an original fine art lithograph in colors entitled: American Music Festival - New York City Ballet, 1988. Authorized by The Estate of Keith Haring. Marked with the copyright and seal of The Estate of Keith Haring verso. 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. Collectible Graphic Artworks, Prints and Multiples.

Dimensions: Paper 8 1/4 x 11 5/8 in. All measurements are approximate.