Artist bio
One of the most widely recognized visual languages of the 20th century came straight out of Pop Art, with Keith Haring being responsible for its creation. When you see his work, there are no mistakes about it, you instantly know whether it’s Haring or not, no need to second guess. His iconic characters and signature style are still very much present and popular in today’s society. Haring was another leading figure in the effort to break down the barriers between high and low art, and create art that is for everyone. Aiming to make his art even more accessible to people, he opened up a retail store called the Pop Shop where he sold posters, T-shirts and other affordable Pop Art images featuring his signature designs. Even though his life abruptly ended due to AIDS-related complications, Haring left behind a highly prolific career of a groundbreaking artist whose work resonates decades later in the modern culture. noo
