Keith Haring Safe Sex poster 1987:
A fun, witty, classic Haring illustration created by the artist in conjunction with his many Aids Awareness efforts. A key historical Keith Haring activist poster which is featured in the Catalog Raisonne of Haring posters by Jürgen and Osten. Difficult to obtain as presented here in very good vintage condition.

Offset lithograph; 27 1/4 x 29 1/2 in. (69 x 75 cm). 1987.
Condition: Minor handling marks; otherwise very good overall condition given age & medium.
Features Haring printed signature; scarce in nice condition; from an edition of unknown.
A large, vibrant vintage original Haring poster that makes for standout wall art within reach.

Keith Haring rose to prominence in 1980s New York within the East Village art scene alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer. He bridged the gap between the art world and the street, graffiting city subways and sidewalks before committing to a studio practice. Haring united the appeal of cartoons with the raw energy of Art Brut artists such as Jean DuBuffet as he developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic that comprised energetic, boldly outlined figures against solid or patterned backdrops. His major themes included exploitation, subjugation, drug abuse, and the threat of nuclear holocaust; Haring boldly engaged with social issues, especially after receiving an AIDS diagnosis in 1987. Today, his work sells for seven figures at auction and has been the subject of solo shows at the Brooklyn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna, among other institutions.

Offered by Lot 180 Gallery New York.