Alexandra Kolossa
Haring (Basic Art Series 2.0)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836530491
- author:
- Alexandra Kolossa
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- TASCHEN
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 1.3 x 26.2 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, History of Art & Architecture, , Alexandra Kolossa,Haring (Basic Art Series 2.0),TASCHEN,383653049X,Individual Artists / Art Monographs,History - Contemporary (1945-),Popular Culture,Art,Art & Art Instruction,20th cen
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Keith Haring: A Visual Vocabulary of Social Awareness Keith Haring was a key figure in the New York art world of the 1980s, creating a unique style that blended street art, graffiti, and cartoon elements. His work, characterized by thick black outlines, bright colors, and kinetic figures, has become instantly recognizable icons of 20th-century visual culture. Haring's public interventions, sculptures, and works on canvas and paper tackled intensely controversial socio-political issues, including racism, capitalism, and the impact of AIDS on the gay community. Through his accessible visual vocabulary and strong political commitment, he became one of the most significant artists to emerge from New York's vibrant downtown community. This book provides a vivid introduction to Haring's dynamic life and innovative spirit, exploring the key themes and ideas that defined his work.