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Untitled, by Keith Haring, ink, 1989

Untitled

Keith Haring

1989

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1989 ink by Keith Haring, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Keith Haring
When & what style?
1989
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a tall, skinny figure made of bold black and red lines. The shape looks like a person standing upright, with a big head full of swirling symbols—gears, crosses, and zigzags. The body is packed with patterns: circles, triangles, and wavy lines filling the space like a puzzle. The colors pop against a plain white background. The artist used simple shapes to create something busy and full of energy. The lines are thick and confident, almost like a sketch turned into a print. If you like this style, check out woodcut to see how artists carve images into wood.

About the artist

Portrait of Keith Haring
Artist

Keith Haring

Keith Allen Haring (May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990) was an American artist and activist.

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