Keith Haring Drawings Poster (Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi Gallery) 1982

Year1982

Not Signed 

Condition Other - very small bends in corners 

Not Framed 

Purchased fromArtist 1982 

Provenance / HistoryAcquired from the artist, at the gallery opening in 1982. 

Story / Additional InfoKeith Haring’s First Solo Show Oct. 9 - Nov. 13 - 1982. An exquisite, sought-after vintage Haring piece marking Keith's first solo show at a major gallery. The white on black, chalk-like design was born out of Haring's famous subway drawings of the same period and features Haring's radiant baby, barking dog among other key early defining imagery. A truly exceptional document of Haring's early career and first major gallery show. Difficult to obtain as presented here in very good condition. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

LID167574

Keith Haring - United States

American artist Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired drawings, which he first made in subway stations and later exhibited in museums.Artist Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He moved to New York City in 1978 and began using the city as his canvas, making chalk drawings in subway stations. His art was eventually seen everywhere from public murals and nightclubs to galleries and museums around the world. He was also known for his activism in promoting AIDS awareness. He died of AIDS-related complications on February 16, 1990, at age 31. Listings wanted.