Keith Haring – Original Drawing

1986

This exceptional and unique work by Keith Haring is an original drawing in black marker, executed on the inner cover of the catalogue “Keith Haring – Stedelijk Museum 86”. This exhibition in Amsterdam was his first major museum solo exhibition.

The drawing is made on a photographic image of Keith Haring and his sister, in which the artist has playfully and characteristically transformed the figures: his sister appears as a devil with horns and a tail, while Haring depicts himself as an angel with wings and a halo. On the T-shirt, his iconic radiant baby is visible, one of the most recognizable symbols within his oeuvre.

The work is hand-signed and dated in black felt-tip pen with the inscription “Love, Keith 1986”, giving it a personal character.

The complete catalogue is included. The front, executed as a silkscreen, is visible through the plexiglass back of the frame. The publication itself contains rare photographs, early works, and an extensive interview, and forms an important document within the art history of Keith Haring.

The exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam in 1986 marked a crucial moment in Haring’s career. It was his first major museum solo exhibition and confirmed his international breakthrough. For this occasion, he also created a monumental site-specific artwork, a massive canvas of approximately 12 × 20 meters, completed in a single day, accompanied by music and in the presence of press and public.

In addition to the exhibition, Haring worked throughout the city of Amsterdam, collaborating with local graffiti artists to create several works. His monumental mural on the Jan van Galenstraat, often described as a playful dinosaur form, remains his largest surviving public artwork in Europe and highlights his lasting influence on street art and urban culture.

Professionally framed, mounted on purple linen and floated within a double acid-free passe-partout, presented in a custom-made wooden frame with Plexiglas® Optical HC (UV protection, scratch-resistant, minimal reflection).
Framed size: approx. 66 × 76 cm

Keith Haring (1958–1990) became one of the most influential artists of the late 20th century. Emerging from the New York graffiti scene, he developed a visual language that was both accessible and socially engaged. His work connects pop art, street art, and neo-expressionism, addressing themes of identity, love, politics, and social justice.

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