Keith Haring
1958-1990
Activist, graffiti artist
American; New York City
1958-1990
Activist, graffiti artist
American; New York City
Social Activism through Art: Haring devoted his life and artwork to spreading the word about important social issues such as the Apartheid in South Africa and the AIDS epidemic in the 1980's.
Pop Art: An art movement that began in the mid-1950s which focused on popular culture, bringing popular imagery into the world of fine art. Pop artists are concerned with the way advertisements and consumerism affect people.
Symbolism: A symbol is a visual representation of a non-visual idea. For example, the radiating baby in Haring's artwork above represents complex issues of life and unity.