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KEITH HARING American 1958-1990 Ink on Paper

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KEITH HARING American 1958-1990 Ink on Paper
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Ink on paper. Featuring a figure in oversized pants. Signed and attr. Keith Haring (American, 1958-1990) on the lower edge and dated 1988. 22 x 12 cm (8.7 x 4.7 inches). Haring developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic centered on fluid, bold outlines against a dense, rhythmic overspread of imagery like that of babies, barking dogs, flying saucers, hearts, and Mickey Mouse. In his subway drawings and murals, Haring explored themes of exploitation, subjugation, drug abuse, and rising fears of nuclear holocaust. PROVENANCE: Private collection (Staten Island, United States)