Keith Haring: (Reduced size) (Rizzoli Classics)

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We will be happy to offer you a full refund, replacement or exchange on any items excluding custom prints, Goldfinger + Tate furniture, face coverings and pierced earrings. Focused on three colors, this comic-book tells the fascinating life story of a man who lived his truth on all kinds of anvases. staple bound; black-and-white; edition size unknown; unsigned and unnumbered; offset-printed First artist's book by Keith Haring. Entire publication consists of pictorial images by Keith Haring, in the form of a comic book (with multiple drawings by Keith Haring on each page, and each drawing is framed by a single-line rule), with no printed captions or printed text; published in 1981, the year in which Keith Haring had his first solo exhibition in New York City.

This title features lithographic images of the artist's felt-tip drawings on paper, evidently expanded from a series of nine works Haring had made in March of the same year for the Public Illumination Magazine's "Civilization Issue" under the pseudonym "Kip Herring". This inspiring, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.Titled after a quote from Haring’s journals, Art Is for Everybody centers on the artist’s activism, the emphasis he placed on community, and his egalitarian approach to art and life. Lavishly illustrated with essays and reflections by cultural leaders, Keith Haring: Art Is for Everybody surveys Haring's dynamic art practice from 1978 to 1990, shining a bright light on the iconic and beloved artist known for his fluid, uniform lines, intricate compositions and repeating imagery such as the barking dog and radiant baby. The exhibition of the five monumental sculptures was held on the river terrace at Somerset House from 6 June to 28 October 2005.

Keith Haring, the catalog for a 1997 Haring retrospective, is a large coffee-table art book, with numerous critical essays and lavish illustrations (Whitney/Bullfinch, ISBN 0821224662). Neon lights will be delivered in 2-4 weeks, as they are made in small batches and shipped separately from other items. Keith Haring (1958 – 1990) was an American artist, and one of the leading figures of the graffiti art movement which emerged from New York in the 1980s.The mission of the Keith Haring Foundation is to sustain, expand, and protect the legacy of Keith Haring (1958–1990), his art, and his ideals. It covers significant ground, discussing his childhood, coming out, and many of his most important artistic influences.