Keith Haring – Happy New Year 1989! – Hand-Finished Silkscreen on Handmade Paper

An iconic manually reworked silkscreen on handmade paper by Keith Haring, featuring a joyful New Year message: Happy New Year 1989!. The work was designed as a New Year’s card for Galerie Hans Mayer, Düsseldorf, a gallery that played a pivotal role in the dissemination of Haring’s work in Europe.

The silkscreen is manually reworked, signed, and dated in black “Keith 89”, accompanied by Haring’s characteristic symbol. In addition, it bears a printed red signature in the lower left within the composition.

The artwork showcases Haring’s unmistakable visual language, with dynamic dancing figures rendered in bold red lines, energized by black accents and rhythmic movement. The composition reflects his signature blend of street art, pop art, and graphic immediacy, making it instantly recognizable.

The celebratory message “Happy New Year 1989!” gains additional significance through its historical context: 1989 was the final year of Haring’s life, giving the work a unique emotional and art-historical resonance.

This example is particularly rare, as it was produced before the addition of the gallery imprint. It also retains the original fold, consistent with its function as a mailed New Year greeting, further enhancing its authenticity and collectible appeal.

The work is professionally framed, mounted on black linen,floated presented in an acid-free passe-partout, in a custom-made black wooden frame with Plexiglas® Optical HC (UV protection, scratch-resistant, minimal reflection).
Framed size: approx. 65 × 85 cm

Keith Haring (1958–1990) is one of the most influential artists of the late 20th century and a key figure in New York street art and pop art. His work is defined by direct visual communication, bold iconography, and strong social engagement. Haring collaborated with major contemporaries such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, and his work is held in leading museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art and the Tate.

The market for Keith Haring remains exceptionally strong, with sustained international demand for both unique works and limited edition prints, making this rare early piece a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of contemporary art, pop art, and street art.

Authenticity and provenance guaranteed.
Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Worldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and EU countries.
Custom handmade framing available on request.