Google just told me it was Keith Haring's Birthday.
Keith Haring has been my
favorite artist since I was tiny and my bikes had stabilisers. Which wasn't for
very long as my Dad likes to boast. Thanks to his hard core training which
involved getting me down the park rain or shine with military style drills and
lots of "YES, OF COURSE I'M STILL HOLDING ON" lies, I was on two wheels aged 3.
Anyway, I digress.
I love the energy Haring's prints
portray. The simple bold figures are always in motion, dancing, shouting, rocking out
and being generally awesome. From his street art, his album covers to his many
collaborations his style is still instantly recognisable and an excellent
portrayal of 80s street style. I especially love the way he manages to fill
every scrap of space so the backgrounds are as chaotic and fun as the main
article. Here are some things that Haring has made amazing:
1987 Cinelli Laser. You'd need a pretty hefty lock on this bad boy.
Keith Haring
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