Keith Haring: (Reduced size) (Rizzoli Classics)

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MP22 The first printing (with the 1981 date) of Haring's rare first book which introduced all his best known icons including the crawling baby and the barking dog. The journals give key insight into Haring’s life and work, writing about his thinking throughout the years, from just before he moved to New York through to the end of his life. It reproduces twenty whimsical full page drawings in thick black line against white backgrounds meant to be filled in with crayon. From chalk drawings deep in the New York City subways to murals in Pisa and Berlin; collaborations with William Burroughs and the famous body painting of Grace Jones this book follows the incredible trajectory of Keith Haring's artistic career: how a young man from a small town in rural Pennsylvania came to revolutionize the art world and the course of art history within little more than a decade. Focused on three colors, this comic-book tells the fascinating life story of a man who lived his truth on all kinds of anvases.

With a small plain white label reading 'Simon Lee' indicating the book came from the art reference collection of the Simon Lee Gallery (2002-2023) dealers in contemporary art in Mayfair, London and Hong Kong. We're thrilled to introduce you to the captivating world of Keith Haring through the new Rizzoli Classics book, now available! Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. The officially licensed Keith Haring Pop Up collection features 3-D re-creations of artist Keith Haring’s work. Very faint dust soiling to the white wrappers, else a near fine copy First edition, first printing, of the artist's first book.The Foundation supports not-for-profit organizations that assist children, as well as organizations involved in education, prevention and care related to AIDS. Forty years after he came to prominence, Haring’s art continues to garner worldwide recognition, breaking down barriers and spreading joy, while taking on complex issues that remain crucial today, from environmentalism, capitalism and the proliferation of new technologies to religion, sexuality and race.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. An incredibly prolific artist Keith Haring created countless bold provocative endearing and unforgettable images that continue to inspire artists and delight children ”worldwide.

An intriguing commission, given Von Thurn's turn from the "Punk Princess" into a born again Roman Catholic after the dissipation of her vast wealth following the death of her husband in 1990.

Attached a small sheet designed by Keith Haring, to promote a t-shirt realized by the artist in collaboration with Paul Maenz. illustrated catalog with colored and black and white images, published in conjunction with the exhibition (Köln, Paul Maenz, May 1984).Privately pressed record designed by Keith Haring as an invitation for the Princess Gloria's birthday party on April 15th, 1989 at Regensburg Palace in Germany. Celebrated artist, activist and humanitarian, Keith Haring is the perfect subject for this graphic novel. Sie haben sich erfolgreich zum "Mein Buchentdecker"-Bereich angemeldet, aber Ihre Anmeldung noch nicht bestätigt.

A scarce publication in the first printing, with 1981 copyright (also seen in a later edition, published by Appearances Press, with a 1982 imprint). A must-have for any contemporary art bookshelf, this 256-page, 11x11-inch hardcover combines a generous, career-spanning plate section with a wealth of archival materials and documentary photographs, a contextualizing illustrated timeline and a rich blend of essays and reflections by those who knew him well. This inspiring, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids. Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring drew wherever he went: from the Berlin Wall to the unused advertising space in New York’s subway. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.If an artist is really honest to himself and his culture he lets the culture speak through him and imposes his own ego as little as possible. We hear how graffiti artists and DJs became inspirations to him; we meet Madonna, the B52s, Arthur Russell, Grace Jones and Jean-Michel Basquiat; and then themid-80s AIDS epidemic changes everything. The text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the binding bright and fresh in appearance, with moderate shelf-wear at the base of the boards. Keith Haring is known for his colourful works and his iconic motifs such as the ‘ radiant baby’ and the ‘ barking dog’.