Keith Haring [Paperback]

Elisabeth Sussman (Author), Keith Haring (Author), David Frankel (Author), Whitney Museum of American Art (Corporate Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0874271126 | ISBN-13: 978-0874271126 | Publication Date: June 1997

In 1980, mysterious chalk drawings of simple outline figures began appearing on unused advertising space in New York City's subway stations. Combining the appeal of Disney cartoons with the sophisticated "primitivism" of such artists as Jean Dubuffet, these underground artworks were bold, humorous, accessible, subversive--and unmistakably the work of one man, Keith Haring. This is the first look back at this singular talent. 325 illustrations, 175 in color.

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About the Author

Keith Haring was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, in 1958. In 1978 he moved to New York to attend the School of Visual Arts, where he made his mark with graffiti-inspired large-scale images. He worked with street artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat during his early years in New York. His cartoonlike stick figures made him a huge star in American art during the 1980s, when he was exhibiting and working on projects throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. In 1986 the artist opened his own retail outlet, The Pop Shop, in New York, and engaged in projects of an extraordinarily diverse nature, from murals on the Berlin Wall to paintings on hot air balloons, motorcars, and decorative accessories. A giant "spectacolor" billboard broadcast his famous Radiant Child image in Times Square, first in 1982. He died of AIDS in 1990. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Whitney Museum of Art (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874271126
• ISBN-13: 978-0874271126
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 11.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Keith? Love this book!, April 18, 2000

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[e-mail] (Madison, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keith Haring (Hardcover)

This is a book I picked up at the Whitney exhibit in 1997 - it's a great variety of all Keith's work. His style has varied over the years and this book does a great job showing his evolution. My favorite part is the fact that many of his pieces from his youngest years are included. It's always interesting to see where your favorite artist started.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bargain!, August 24, 2001

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Andrew M. Schirmer "violist/student" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keith Haring (Hardcover)

I know a bargain when I see one. Sussman's book juxtaposes Keith's drawings and paintings alongside interviews with Keith's contemporaries (they even bring in Junior Vasquez), without any attempt at being complete. The price is lowered because of a black Sharpie line on the top of the pages. That's it! If you have any interest in Keith Haring or even art in general, this is a great way to look at a great artist.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars hip-hop, you dont stop, July 18, 2001

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carol housel (north carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keith Haring (Hardcover)

a collection of keiths works, from the beginning to the very end. installations, sculptures, as well as his paintings on buildings and objects grace the pages of this large format book. a definite for every fan of this kutztown boy. describes keiths life through letters and stories from friends, photos, and many beautiful full color works by the artist. bright and bold, just like his life.