Keith Haring, The Story of Red and Blue #7, 1989
Lithograph
56 x 42 cm (visible), 75 x 63 x 3 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good, with slight foxing throughout the work.
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Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) was one of the most influential artists of the late twentieth century and a central figure in the New York art scene of the 1980s. He studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York, where he developed a visual language inspired by graffiti, cartoons, pop culture and political activism. Haring first gained widespread attention through his chalk drawings in empty advertising panels in subway stations, using public space as both his studio and gallery and making art accessible to a broad audience.
His work is instantly recognisable for its bold black outlines, vibrant colours and dynamic figures, often featuring recurring symbols such as radiant babies, barking dogs and dancing bodies. Beneath this playful imagery, Haring addressed serious themes including social inequality, nuclear disarmament, sexuality and the AIDS epidemic. Diagnosed with AIDS in 1988, he became an outspoken advocate for awareness and education, using his art as a platform for activism. Despite his early death at the age of 31, Haring’s legacy endures through his public murals, collaborations, foundations and continued influence on contemporary art, design and visual culture worldwide.
(Photographed in November 2025)