Pop Shop 1985 HS

Year1985

Hand SignedLower Right 

Condition Excellent 

Framed with PlexiglassBlack Frame w/ White Mat 

Purchased fromAuction House 2022 

Story / Additional InfoIn 1985 the Pop Shop opened in New York City. At the time. this move by Keith Haring was very controversial. Haring was accused of "selling out" and "going commercial". This is the original poster promoting the opening of the Pop Shop. Haring felt strongly that his work belonged to the people and not just the wealthy art elites. He saw the Pop Shop as a way to expose his art to a wider audience. Less than 500 impressions were made of this artwork. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArtbrokerage 

Additional InformationMotivated 

LID169225

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.