New York: The Keith Haring Foundation - 25th
Anniversary. This year marks the
twenty-fifth anniversary of The Keith Haring Foundation, established by the
artist in 1989. The foundation perpetuates Haring's artistic and
philanthropic legacy through the preservation and circulation of his artwork
and archives, and by providing grants to children in need and those affected by
HIV/AIDS. Its location was Haring's studio from 1985-1990.
Above. Part of a series of 17 silkscreens titled
"The Blueprint Drawings", they are based on original drawings he
created in 1981, these silkscreens were the last series of prints Keith signed
(in January 1990, one month prior to his death).
Please note: All Haring
artwork copyright The Keith Haring Foundation.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. Julia Gruen worked as
Keith's studio manager from 1984-1990 and about a year after he learned he had
AIDS, he decided to establish a foundation, and he named her as its executive director.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. The images
are the remnants or "ghosts" of paint that bled through un-stretched canvas
tarpaulins that Keith hung directly on the wall in preparation for painting
them. “He
was clean, tidy and organized but those splotchy marks of paint on the floor
are original and authentic, he left them here and they will remain here.” Julia
adds in an interview to the Huffington Post.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. Cubes - Haring furniture manufactured under
license by Creativando, Italy.
Behind
the Cubes, Kids' Chairs, manufactured under license by Vilac, France.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. A photograph of "Dancer Bill T. Jones”
painted by Keith Haring, 1983. Photography by Tseng Kwong Chi copyright Muna
Tseng Dance Projects, Inc., New York. Artwork by Keith Haring copyright Keith
Haring Foundation, New York.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. A selection of books from
Keith’s bookcase and below catalogues from his exhibitions.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. The photograph of Keith aged thirteen by Allen
Haring. Photograph copyright Allen
Haring. Chair manufactured under license by Creativando, Italy.
The Keith Haring
Foundation. Keith’s silver Nike sneakers.