Closely based on Haring’s own concept for the monograph he wished to publish before his untimely death, this volume represents over a decade of research and contains a rich collection of previously unpublished photographic and written material, including drawings, photographs of his studio, and diary entries. From chalk drawings in the New York 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 art history—in just over a decade.
An incredibly prolific artist, Keith Haring created countless bold, provocative, poignant, and unforgettable images that continue to inspire artists—and enchant children—around the world. This visually stunning book traces the arc from his early subway tags to his poignant works on social issues as diverse as AIDS, illiteracy, and apartheid, making it the definitive work on Keith Haring.
Book details:
- Authors: Jeffrey Deitch, Julia Gruen, and Suzanne Geiss
- Contributions: Kenny Scharf and George Condo
- Editorial: Rizzoli
- Hardcover: 528 pages
- English language
- Dimensions: 22.86 x 25.4 cm
- ISBN: 978-0-8478-4298-8
