Pop Art In The Sky Nov 15, 2008
FIGURE WITH HEART BY KEITH HARING CONTINUES BLUE SKY GALLERY SERIES FEATURING CONTEMPORARY ART BALLOONS IN MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ... On Thursday, November 27th at 9:00 AM, Figure with Heart by Keith Haring will debut as a 48-foot tall helium balloon in the holiday celebration ... Test flight of Figure with Heart by Keith Haring balloon. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Down and Out in Beverly Hills: Rolexes, Picassos, Ferraris Hit Pawn Shops Nov 8, 2008
Prices range from $2,500 for a Keith Haring to $250,000 for a Warhol print. Brokers in Beverly Hills won't identify clients, citing confidentiality as a cornerstone of their success. (Bloomberg -- US)
RATS ALL, FOLKS: MEET HARING'S HEIR Oct 26, 2008
His work has sold for millions - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie plunked down 2 million for his paintings, including a portrait that skewers Michael Jackson - putting the cheeky Brit in a tax bracket that his predecessors, like Keith Haring, never enjoyed. Banksy is known for satirical stencils that began showing up illegally on walls in England a few years ago. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING Oct 24, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008 Last Update: 10:05 AM EDT. Posted: 1:53 amOctober 24, 2008. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Portrait Of An Artist Sep 13, 2008
The Universe of Keith Haring. Article:'The Universe of Keith Haring':/c/a/2008/09/11/DDMF12SMLJ.DTL Article:'The Universe of Keith Haring':/c/a/2008/09/11/DDMF12SMLJ.DTL ... The Universe of Keith Haring. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Madonna still going strong at 50 Sep 12, 2008
Flashes of Keith Haring pop art popped up on her screens as a prelude to the birth of rap, Vogue, Into the Groove, Heartbeat and Borderline. Art imitated life when four models posed as Madonna in her most iconic dresses from the bridal gown in Like A Virgin to the pink Marilyn Monroe dress in Vogue. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Funky Spirit Sep 6, 2008
But surely they also owe something to the Manhattan downtown scene of the 1980s, especially to the example of Keith Haring (1958-1990), the graffiti artist who went legit, and eventually mass-market. He never gets a mention. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Banksy: An Artist Unmasked Jul 22, 2008
But Jeffrey Deitch, an art dealer with close ties to legendary graffiti artists Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, asks: "When you can buy a superb Picasso drawing for $500,000 and a work dashed off by Banksy for the same price, does that make sense to you?" Still, Deitch, who says he likes a lot of Banksy's work, adds: "I don't think it will have any effect on his output. He's established the brand.". What exactly that brand represents has never been entirely clear. (Time.com)
McEnroe loves art? You cannot be serious Jun 26, 2008
McEnroe first came across Basquiat in the early '80s at Studio 54, where he was part of a group of artists - Kenny Scharf, Keith Haring and Francisco Clemente - decorating the club in a graffiti style. But it was not McEnroe's style. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
1980s Keith Haring mural being recreated Apr 23, 2008
NEW YORK - Artist Keith Harings first major outdoor project existed just a few months ... The Keith Haring Foundation is also a sponsor. (MSNBC -- News)
Cheap Decorating with Wall Decals Mar 15, 2008
With a selection of wall graphics that include space invaders and Keith Haring art, no site beats blik for creativity and selection of matte vinyl wall decals. Decal designs (pictured below), bamboo stalks, modern dots, and trompe l oeil bookshelves, all designed to spice up a blank wall. (Suite101.com)
Baird's Last Bash Open To All Mar 5, 2008
BAIRD'S LAST BASH OPEN TO ALL - New York Post. Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Last Update: 07:00 AM EST. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Gilbert and George's art might make you squirm Feb 17, 2008
We might think of Gilbert and George - "two people, one artist," George said - as the European Keith Haring (1958-1990). Same blatant content, same flat color, same delight in disfiguration and sense of inclusiveness, minus Haring's dizzy drawing. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Absolut Sponsoring Kanye Spring Tour Feb 15, 2008
"This is a brand that has worked with the pre-eminent artists of the 20th century -- Tom Ford, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Helmut Newton," West says in a statement. "These are individuals who have inspired me in my work, and I feel honored to be a part of this legacy.". (Billboard.com)
ABSOLUT(R) Partners With Kanye West on Most Innovative Collaboration in Spirits Brand's History Feb 15, 2008
"I have a lot of respect and admiration for a brand that was so ahead of its time in terms of seeing the value of collaborating with the creative community to express a unique vision of ABSOLUT. This is a brand that has worked with the pre-eminent artists of the 20th Century -- Tom Ford, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Helmut Newton. These are individuals who have inspired me in my work, and I feel honored to be a part of this legacy," said Kanye West. "What I'm most excited about is the opportunity... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arthouse picks up Haring doc Feb 10, 2008
Feb. 9, 2008, 11:19am PT MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Pic will be India's most expensive project2/9/08 6:01pm Director says Penelope Cruz to star2/9/08 6:00pm 'Gad' based on true World War II story2/9/08 5:24pm 'Montana' helps studio decide on 3-D film2/9/08 5:10pm Musician spoke to reporters after 'Dream' showing2/9/08 4:36pm BERLIN -- Arthouse Films has picked up worldwide theatrical and DVD rights, minus some territories, to Christina Clausen's feature docu "The Universe of Keith Haring." The... (Variety)
Infotainment Feb 7, 2008
Auction house Bonhams on Tuesday organised the first sale dedicated solely to street art, with works by American artist Keith Haring, and Banksy, who anonymously paints on Londons walls, on sale. Laugh Now, a 2002 painting by Banksy that stretches about six metres (19. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Wall decals: Not just for kids, these easy decorating tools get grown-up, sleek and modern Jan 19, 2008
Keith Haring, Undoboy, Mel Lim and other artists have been made into wall art at , which bills its decals as wall graphics for the commitment phobic. You can also find designs inspired by early video games like Space Invader, or try Matthew Haggett s patterned orbs, which have a 3-D quality that makes them appear to burst off the wall. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wall decals get grown-up, sleek and modern Jan 14, 2008
Keith Haring, Undoboy, Mel Lim and other artists have been made into wall art at , which bills its decals as "wall graphics for the commitment phobic." You can also find designs inspired by early video games like Space Invader, or try Matthew Haggett's patterned orbs, which have a 3-D quality that makes them appear to burst off the wall. Ferm Living, a Denmark-based design company, has startling images of giant fingerprints, light bulbs and even houseflies at fermlivingshop. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Living 'Imaginationally' comes naturally to S.F. artist Jan 1, 2008
Now he's collected his language into a dictionary, "Imaginationally," and illustrated the words in a style akin to the blocky chalk drawings of Keith Haring or Matt Groening's early "Life in Hell" comic strips. It's Loggins' second book published by Manic D Press, a small San Francisco company that in 2004 turned one of Loggins' zines, "Fears of Your Life," into an illustrated book of the 138 things that freak him out - from crossing busy San Francisco intersections to "draculars" to getting... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Financial markets are struggling, but not the art market Dec 27, 2007
In oil producing countries like the United Arab Emirates, the appetite is for modern American works by such artists as Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat and Warhol, Peck said. The most money is chasing these modern and contemporary names, and that s just what s in fashion really, Peck said, adding that buyers with new money from Russia and China have a limitless appetite for Western art and objects. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
* US art market is booming despite Wall Street turmoil Dec 27, 2007
In oil producing countries like the United Arab Emirates, the appetite is for modern American works by such artists as Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Warhol, Peck said. "The most money is chasing these modern and contemporary names, and that's just what's in fashion really," Peck said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Basquiat and Banksy to cover auction in graffiti Nov 26, 2007
Two decades later, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring and David Salle are being hailed as the founding fathers of a modern-day art form. Now Bonhams auction house is to hold the world's first urban art auction sale, providing a "visual history" of how the genre they established came out of the slums to become the toast of the art world. (Independent)
'A Very Special Christmas - 20th Anniversary Music Collection' DVD in Stores Today Nov 21, 2007
Keith Haring, one of the great artists of the 20th century, created the Madonna and child artwork that has appeared on the cover of every CD in the series. Special Olympics is a year-round sports organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Historically Significant Keith Haring Artwork on Auction at Sotheby's on November 15th Oct 26, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of Keith Haring's most famous works of art is going up for auction ... The Keith Haring Foundation was established in 1989 to support AIDS-related and children's charities ... The specifics of "Big Bad Wolf" are as follows: Keith Haring Big Bad Wolf, 1984 signed, titled, dated @ Sept. 26 1984 and dedicated for Kenny on the overlap acrylic on muslin 60 x 60 in. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Clashing visions of 'Paradise' Oct 22, 2007
But Finster's gardens, once a magnet for artists such as Keith Haring and pop icons including R.E.M., are an overgrown tangle surrounded by a chain-link fence and barbed wire. Before his death, Finster's family sold many of the gardens' major works. (Los Angeles Times)
* Western collectors cash in on interest in Chinese paintings Oct 15, 2007
Warsh said that he planned to sell some of his collection, which includes pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, to focus on China. The collector's decision shows that resources for many art buyers are finite, and purchases aren't always a sign that new money is coming into the market. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paris guru readies his latest 'Made by' edition Oct 13, 2007
Since opening his first gallery in Paris in 1988, at the urging of Ida Chagall, daughter of the painter Marc Chagall, Navarra has been a catalyst for the global recognition of many of the great names in contemporary art, from Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring to, more recently, Tang Zhigang and Zhang Xiaogang. A consummate businessman, and a friend of rock stars and art collectors, Navarra has used his natural scouting talents and sense of adventure to explore new markets in... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Go For A Home Run Oct 11, 2007
Even kids can get into it with carry-out crafts for kids," with Domino magazine art director, Hilary Fitzgibbons, teaching youngsters to make personalized place mats, decorative plates and picture frames. Other special programs include Screwdriver Renovations," quick DIY face-lift tricks - and an opening-night silent auction featuring works from artists such as Keith Haring and Robert Rauschenberg. With so much to see and so many deals to be had, it's hard to know where to start. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Greenpeace Photographic Retrospective Sep 25, 2007
Dean Sewell's droll picture of John Howard on his morning walk sidestepping protesters with placards proclaiming "Don't Walk Away from Kyoto" is not far from a small clothesline supporting vintage T-shirts displaying elegant drawings by Keith Haring, Jenny Kee and Reg Mombassa. Greenpeace's survival has been dependent on this capacity to inform but never bore the public. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Words of the Prophet Jul 26, 2007
By the 1980s, graffiti makers such as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat transitioned from the street to fine art galleries and museums, although fame and fortune couldn't save either of them from early deaths resulting from AIDS and drug abuse. As the movement to clean up graffiti began in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and other cities, the colorful scrawling has moved to a more legitimate platform. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Venice diary: Emin builds on biennale success Jun 12, 2007
The centre will show 141 works from Pinault's 2,500-strong art collection over the next 30 years, including pieces by Keith Haring and Alighiero Boetti. It is due to open in June 2009. (Guardian Unlimited)
Lost in art: Contest winners get creative Jun 11, 2007
It was "Andy Mouse" by Keith Haring. "Look at this, class!" said Mrs. Lewis, circling around "The Cheyenne," a bronze sculpture of an Indian on a horse by Frederic Remington. (Stamford Advocate)
In two exhibits, politics and war are held up for scrutiny May 16, 2007
In a more upbeat vein, a giant painting of a densely congested, apocalyptic scene executed by Keith Haring in his signature cartoon style is too delightfully humorous to prompt very serious thoughts about war and violence. Jack Goldstein's wide-screen, black and white painting of bright tracer lines cross-hatching the night sky over silhouetted buildings is more of a Pop-style comment on cinematic effects than on real-world violence. (Boston Globe)
Read More... May 8, 2007
This much is certain: around 1993, his graffiti began appearing on trains and walls around Bristol; by 2001, his blocky spray-painted signature had cropped up all over the United Kingdom, eliciting both civic hand-wringing and comparisons to Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Vienna, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Paris followed, along with forays into pranksterism and more traditional painting, but Banksy has never shed the graffitists habit of operating under a handle. (Disinformation)
Contemporary Currents: Selections from the Bank of America Collection May 7, 2007
Pop Art, which embraced America s consumer culture, media and mass production, is captured in the bold graphic screen prints of Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. In response to Abstract Expressionism s gestural painterly brushstrokes and textured surfaces, Minimalist artists such Donald Judd, began to create austere box-like metal sculptures that consisted of rigid lines and vivid flat colors. (Florida Times-Union)
Artist/gallery owner believes two's company, three's a show Apr 17, 2007
Leaning against the far wall is Icon #3, a 72- by 72-inch painting inspired by Russian Orthodox iconography, with shades of Keith Haring. Fiddle Dee Dee 2, a sculpture depicting an army of life-sized white mice crawling out of a birdbath, has been known to repulse gallery visitors to the point of walking out immediately upon seeing it. (The Miami Herald)
MFA has new take on the art of war Apr 8, 2007
Also in the show are works by Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring , and Andy Warhol. Featured alongside all the big names are two works by Boston video artist Suara Welitoff : her mesmerizing 2002 "Airplanes," a continuous loop of World War II bomber planes done up in candy-tinted sepia, which was bought by the MFA in 2002 when Welitoff won the Maud Morgan Prize highlighting a Massachusetts artist in mid-career, and a new piece called "The Song That Makes You Cry.". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Pop Art Decal Eggs Mar 31, 2007
I clicked over to Google images and found some Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and even Keith Haring images. The trick to the eggs is to color them as usual with traditional egg dye kits (I used Twinkling H20 watercolor paints) and then apply images printed on water slide decal paper. (AZCentral -- Home)
Memo to Artists Seeking Big Break: Go to Artwell Right Now Mar 16, 2007
Mr. Wilson brought this philosophy with him to Litchfield County after a renowned gallery career in the 1980s art scene that included offering shows by Martin Wong, Kiki Smith, Keith Haring and Basquiat. His own works, which he describes as "spiritual" in inspiration, are currently being considered for a show in Japan. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Picasso, Bacon, Dali, Warhol, and now ... Wales Feb 24, 2007
The prince joins a long line of celebrated artists, including Joan Mir;, Marc Chagall, Henry Moore, Keith Haring and Andy Warhol, who for 61 years have been commissioned to design an image to be displayed on the labels of its wine. Rothschild has always favoured artists at the cutting edge but he has chosen to be rather more conventional - his watercolour, the vineyard says, depicts a row of pines on the Cap d'Antibes picked out against the sky. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
A museum that'll stay in move-in condition Jan 27, 2007
" The collector bought the Holmby Hills house a 1920s creation of architect Gordon B. Kaufmann in 1982 and spent about 10 years filling it with art. Weisman attempted to establish a museum for his collection at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills in the mid-1980s. But he gave up on the plan after months of negotiations and decided to turn his home into a museum that would operate in perpetuity. The furniture much of it upholstered with Weisman's favorite flowered chintz remains in place,... (Los Angeles Times)
