Happy Birthday Keith Haring Keith Haring (American, b. 1958, d. 1990) remains one of the most celebrated and influential figures in American art, renowned for breaking traditional art world boundaries and transferring the energy of the East Village’s streets to galleries. Emerging from the downtown New York subculture of the early 1980s, Haring took inspiration from the everyday urban spaces he inhabited. From his spontaneous, early-career chalk drawings in subway stations, to his vibrant, pop-inspired works that addressed social issues ranging from the AIDS epidemic to the drug crisis, Haring shepherded a body of work that was both visually dynamic and socially engaged. Keith Haring, New York City Studio, 1988 Photo 1 by Tseng Kwong Chi © Muna Tseng Dance Projects, Inc. Art © Keith Haring Foundation Photos via thebrandfoundation #haring #keithharing #popshop