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− | '''Keith Haring''' (1958-1990) was a pre-eminent artist and social activist whose work responded to the [[New York City]] street culture of the 1980s. His work was adapted into a series of animated segments for ''[[Sesame Street]]''. |
+ | '''Keith Haring''' (1958-1990) was a pre-eminent artist and social activist whose work responded to the [[New York City]] street culture of the 1980s. His work was adapted into a series of six animated segments for ''[[Sesame Street]]'' produced by [[Bill Davis]]. |
− | Upon moving to New York City in the late-1970s, there he was greatly inspired by the graffiti art, and additionally studied at the School of Visual Arts. |
+ | Upon moving to New York City in the late-1970s, there he was greatly inspired by the graffiti art, and additionally studied at the School of Visual Arts. Many of his works as a pop artist show homoerotic themes. |
The Keith Haring Foundation, established in 1989, continues Keith's legacy of giving to children's organizations. |
The Keith Haring Foundation, established in 1989, continues Keith's legacy of giving to children's organizations. |
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− | A Haring mural from the interior of the Milliken Clubhouse was featured in a Sesame Street segment about the word EXIT.{{eka|3006}} |
+ | A Haring mural from the interior of the Milliken Clubhouse was featured in a Sesame Street segment from [[Season 23 (1991-1992)|Season 23]] about the word EXIT. {{eka|3006}} |
Keith Haring died in 1990 of an HIV-related infection. |
Keith Haring died in 1990 of an HIV-related infection. |
Revision as of 02:16, 7 August 2014
Keith Haring (1958-1990) was a pre-eminent artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s. His work was adapted into a series of six animated segments for Sesame Street produced by Bill Davis.
Upon moving to New York City in the late-1970s, there he was greatly inspired by the graffiti art, and additionally studied at the School of Visual Arts. Many of his works as a pop artist show homoerotic themes.
The Keith Haring Foundation, established in 1989, continues Keith's legacy of giving to children's organizations.
A Haring mural from the interior of the Milliken Clubhouse was featured in a Sesame Street segment from Season 23 about the word EXIT. (EKA: Episode 3006)
Keith Haring died in 1990 of an HIV-related infection.