Keith Haring Public Illumination 1981:
A rare, highly collectible small pamphlet-style art magazine (measuring 4.25 x 2.75 inches), featuring a centerfold spread illustrated by Keith Haring, playfully credited under the moniker "Kip Herring."

The illustrations include some of Haring's signature early motifs including dogs, crawling babies, and figures in varying sexual positions.

A rare, early Haring collectible which quite possibly marks his first appearance in a printed publication.

Staple bound zine (art magazine), 4.25 x 2.75 inches.
Good to very good overall vintage condition; appears unused.
Unsigned from an edition of unknown.

Literature/References:
Printed Matter Inc., New York, NY

Public Illumination Magazine:
Founded by Zagreus Bowery in 1979 in New York and distinguished by its pocket-sized format, the publication rose to prominence in the underground art scene and was revered for its blatant mockery of mainstream magazines. The texts and drawings ranging from parody to absurdities. Contributions will be published exclusively under pseudonyms. By 2007, 51 issues appeared. The magazine is published irregularly and is available in the USA, Italy and Germany.

Writers and artists who have contributed include: Keith Haring, Ken Brown, Steve Dalachinsky, Michael Madore, David Sandlin, Hal Sirowitz, Sparrow, Mike Topp, David Wojnarowicz, and Diane Torr.

Complete series’ of the magazine are held by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Pompidou Center in Paris.

Offered by Lot 180 Gallery New York.