Haring

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 Keith Haring

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Keith Haring

He was an American artist who developed his style through graffiti in New York City.

His art is bright, simple and communicates a message.

Street Art

Haring's art became popular in America on the walls of train stations, streets, subways and even schools!

It uses bright colours and includes figures, dogs and objects like TVs.

Keith Haring's art was part of the Pop Art movement, like Andy Warhol's art. It was really recognisable all over the world.

It often looked animated by using movement lines, can you spot them?

Important messages

Keith Haring wanted his art to represent an idea of acceptance. He wanted it to show how we should accept everyone for who they are no matter their race, gender or sexuality.

This is one of my favourites.

Do you like it? Why or why not?

A Haring mural

This is in Italy on the side of a church.

He was famous all over the world because people loved his happy, bright art that didn't take itself too seriously!

Haring's death

Sadly, Keith Haring died when he was only 31 years old of a disease called AIDs. 

Before he died, he set up a charity called the Haring Foundation. This charity raises money to help fight AIDs and provides opportunities for more children to enjoy and explore art.

Which one best describes Haring's art?

1. serious and confusing
2. simple with dark colours
3. bright, fun and a bit silly
4. complicated and dull

Where did Haring start creating art?

1. In a studio
2. Public places in a city
3. In his house
4. In a shed

How old was Keith Haring when he died?

1. 68
2. 20
3. 52
4. 31

Why did Haring set up the charity 'The Haring Foundation?'

1. To give money to his friends
2. To raise money to help fight the disease AIDs
3. To raise money for subways
4. To help stray dogs in the city

Have a go!

1. Cut out the Haring figure you want from the link in the next slide. 

2. Place it on top of a piece of paper or card with blue tack.

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3. Use a black marker, sharpie or whiteboard pen to draw around your figure.

4. Add colour, movement lines or whatever you want! :)