Keith Haring Exhibition

Pace Prints Chelsea

poster for Keith Haring Exhibition

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The exhibition focuses on editioned works created between 1983 and 1990.

Printmaking was an essential part of Haring's work. He believed in the inherent democracy of creating limited editions that could extend the reach of his imagery in an attainable and affordable manner. Haring was as fascinated by the process of printmaking as he was with any medium he tackled, and he worked hands-on with numerous print publishers in the USA, Europe and Japan. In the course of his 10-year career, Haring created over 60 separate and distinct editions on paper using a variety of methods including lithograph, silk-screen, etching, embossing and aquatint. Ever prolific, Haring also created small-scale multiples in aluminum, wood, concrete and terracotta, several of which are also on view.

Highlights of the exhibition are works from The Blueprint Drawings, 1990, a series of 17 silk-screens based on Sumi ink drawings Keith completed in 1980-81. The imagery in these works presages the iconic language associated with Keith Haring ever after - images of a pyramid, flying saucer, dog and crawling baby are intermixed with wandering figures and human/animal/extraterrestrial activities. This intentional juxtaposition of his "icons" conjures up different meanings, relationships and narratives, taking some inspiration from the "cut up" methods of William Burroughs and Brion Gysin. The largest work in the exhibition, Untitled, 1986, a large-scale print depicting a hydra-like creature is known to be one of the rarest in Haring's oeuvre. This etching was done in a small edition of 24.

The exhibition will also include a special Pop Shop installation. The original Pop Shop, founded by Haring in 1986, operated in downtown Manhattan for nearly 20 years. Haring viewed the store as an extension of his work, a unique venue where his imagery could be accessible to everyone. In keeping with his vision, the Pop Shop installation at Pace Prints will feature a recreation of the Pop Shop mural environment. In addition to artwork, the Pop Shop installation will feature pieces from two of the Keith Haring Foundation's recent collaborations: Keith Haring by Nicholas Kirkwood, haute couture footwear by the shooting-star British shoe designer, Nicholas Kirkwood; and Keith Haring by Patricia Field, apparel and accessories designed by the celebrated New York stylist and fashion designer, Patricia Field.

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Schedule

from October 14, 2011 to December 03, 2011

Opening Reception on 2011-10-13 from 18:00 to 20:00

Artist(s)

Keith Haring

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