Keith Haring at Fun Gallery Exhibition Poster 1983

Year1983

Not Signed 

Condition Other - minor corner creases, tiny tear on left side 

Not Framed 

Purchased fromArtist 1983 

Provenance / History1983 Keith Haring illustrated exhibition poster published on the occasion of Haring's historic 1983 show at the Fun Gallery in the East Village. A classic array of early Haring imagery that reveals red and black interlocking figures. 

Story / Additional InfoAcquired from the artist at his opening. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

LID167573

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. All Listings wanted.