Keith
Haring
Inspired by the graffiti artworks
within New York City, Keith Haring created murals and other artworks that
revolved around human figures with thick lines and bright colors. These cartoonish figures are very distinct to
Keith Haring’s style, who works with the themes of birth, death, and war. Although Haring started out painting murals
on walls, he began working with canvas, as well as using his art for commercial
purposes. He painted singer Grace Jones
one of her music videos, and he designed a jacket for Madonna to wear during a
performance. One of Keith Haring’s most
famous murals is the “Crack is Wack” mural in New York City, which features his
iconic figures.
Keith Haring inspires me because he
worked hard to raise awareness about things such as AIDS and the use of crack
cocaine through his art. I like that he
did positive things with his artwork.
Also, his style is so recognizable that it is extremely marketable. Merchandise began appearing and selling very
well, which promoted his artwork even more.
Haring did several murals, and I like that they are consistent, and you
can always tell that it is Keith Haring’s style when you see the mural, even he
did not sign it. Public art was
something that inspired Keith Haring, and so he created art that reflected
this, and was also displayed in public places.
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