- Keith Haring (after), authorized giclée on watercolour paper (300gsm approx.). 2000s - Copyright Keith Haring Foundation, by McGaw Graphics. Licensed by Artestar New York. - Plate signed. - Stamp on verso. - Size: 44,5 x 60 cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - Keith Haring was an American artist known for his vibrant, iconic imagery that has become synonymous with the visual language of the 1980s. Born in 1958 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring moved to New York City to attend the School of Visual Arts. He quickly became a prominent figure in the downtown cultural scene, alongside contemporaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. Haring's art is distinguished by its bold lines, vivid colors, and dynamic figures. He began drawing in New York City's subway stations, using blank advertising panels as his canvas for chalk drawings. This public approach to art was both a personal passion and a political act, making his imagery accessible to a diverse audience. His work often carried social messages, advocating for safe sex, AIDS awareness, and anti-apartheid causes. Despite his career being cut short by his untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 1990 at the age of 31, Haring's influence has endured. Today, Keith Haring's works are highly valued and continue to sell for high prices at auction. His pieces are celebrated not only for their aesthetic and cultural significance but also for their vibrant celebration of life and poignant social commentary. Haring's art remains on display in major museums around the world and continues to resonate with new generations. Artists of similar importance: Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Warhol, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Lautrec, Klimt, Basquiat, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Matisse, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Rothko, Dalí, among others.