{"product_id":"haring-by-alexandra-kolossa-9783836530491","title":"Haring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key figures in the New York art world of the 1980s, \u003cb\u003eKeith Haring\u003c\/b\u003e (1958-1990) created a signature style that blended \u003cb\u003estreet art, graffiti, a Pop sensibility, and cartoon elements to unique, memorable effect\u003c\/b\u003e. With thick black outlines, bright colours, and kinetic figures, his public (and occasionally illegal) interventions, sculptures, and works on canvas and paper have become \u003cb\u003einstantly recognisable icons of 20th-century visual culture\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his first chalk drawings in the New York City subway stations, to his renowned \"Radiant Baby\" symbol, and his commissions for Swatch Watch and Absolut Vodka, Haring's work was both emblematic of the manic work ethic of 1980s New York, yet distinctive for its social awareness. Belying their bright, playful aesthetics, his pieces often tackled \u003cb\u003eintensely controversial socio-political issues, including racism, capitalism, religious fundamentalism, and the increasing impact of AIDS on New York's gay community\u003c\/b\u003e, the latter foreshadowing his own death from the disease in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this vivid introduction to Haring's work, we explore the dynamic life and innovative spirit of this singular artist, who spent little more than a decade in the spotlight, but through the accessibility of his visual vocabulary and the strength of his political commitment became \u003cb\u003eone of the most significant artists to emerge from New York's vibrant, downtown community\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaring\u003c\/em\u003e by Alexandra Kolossa presents an engaging look into the life and work of Keith Haring, capturing how his art and activism left a lasting impact on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362616131820,"sku":"9783836530491","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27293043483553.jpg?v=1772896943","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/haring-by-alexandra-kolossa-9783836530491","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}