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Drawing on Walls

A Story of Keith Haring
By Matthew Burgess
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Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring by Matthew Burgess explores the life and art of Keith Haring, a celebrated artist known for his vibrant murals and iconic pop art in 1980s New York City. The book highlights Haring's dedication to public art, his unique style of drawing on subway advertising spaces, and his special bond with children. Through vivid illustrations by Josh Cochran, it honours Haring's creative spirit and legacy, as well as his advocacy for children and community.
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This book is ideal for young readers interested in art, creativity, and inspiring biographies of artists, especially those who appreciate public art and social themes. It also offers meaningful insights for families and educators exploring LGBTQ history and compassionate storytelling.

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"Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went."--Provided by publisher.

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A 2021 Rainbow Book List selection
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020
A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020
A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biography of 2020
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Pick of 2020
A 2021 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children
2020 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Gold Award
A 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List selection

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went. From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring.

I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. - Keith Haring

Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honours Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592702671

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Illustration: Color illustrated throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Josh Cochran

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 326.0mm

Weight: 710g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Matthew Burgess is a full-time professor at Brooklyn College and a part-time teaching artist in New York City public schools. He was fascinated by the lives of saints as a child, and now he loves sharing the stories of his artistic heroes with young readers. Matthew is the author of Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings, Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring, and Make Meatballs Sing: The Life & Art of Corita Kent. He lives with his husband in Brooklyn and Berlin.
Josh Cochran grew up in Taiwan and California. Based in Brooklyn, NY, he works as an artist and illustrator, often painting murals. In 2013, his work on Ben Kweller’s Go Fly A Kite received a Grammy nomination for Best Limited Edition Packaging. He has a number of side projects, and sometimes exhibits his work in galleries. This marks his picture book debut.

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