This catalogue has been published in conjunction with the exhibition Keith Haring: Posters, held at the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Germany, May 31-November 5, 2017. This catalog is based on the Collection Claus von der Osten. In 2004 Claus von der Osten donated his Keith Haring posters to the Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg.
Summary:
Whether Keith Haring was raising awareness of the AIDS epidemic and apartheid or celebrating life, music, and dance, his signature illustrations became part of the cultural landscape of the 1980s. Posters were central to Haring's oeuvre and the perfect medium for his inclusive, accessible, and figurative style. This remarkable book brings together exquisite reproductions of Haring's poster output. The author offers fascinating insight into Haring's work, providing commentary on each of the over one hundred posters that Haring designed during his prolific career. An important reference work and a vibrant celebration of a world renowned artist, this book will delight Haring's many fans throughout the world.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.