Keith Haring Nuclear Disarmament poster 1982:
In 1982 Keith Haring created this poster for Nuclear Disarmament, which features his signature Radiant Baby in a mushroom cloud. This historical work marks Haring's first poster and helped engineer his focus on social activism. On June 2, 1982 Haring transported the stack of posters in a handcart to New York's Central Park, to what was the largest demonstration to date against nuclear weapons & the 1980s global arms race. There were approximately one million protesters and Haring gave his posters away for free (source: Keith Haring: Posters Prestel pub.). A rare example presented here in fine condition.

“Babies represent the possibility of the future,” Haring said, “the understanding of perfection, how perfect we could be. There is nothing negative about a baby, ever … The reason that the “baby” has become my logo or signature is that it is the purest and most positive experience of human existence.” A rare example presented here in fine condition.

Medium: Offset-lithograph. 1982.
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches (61.27 x 45.72 cm).
Very good overall vintage condition with the exception of some minor signs of handling. A fine impression.
Printed signature, 'Keith Haring 1982', lower right.
Printed signature on lower right; from an edition of unknown; published by the artist; scarce.
Obtained from a highly reputable NY private collection.

Catalog Raisonne:
Keith Haring: Posters (Doring & Von Der Osten) entry 1, p. 106.

References:
Included in the essay, The Radiant Christ Child, by Natalie E. Phillips.

Offered by Lot 180 Gallery New York.