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==Description==
 
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Public pop artist who utilized shock value in his work.  A mixture of high and low art characterizes his work.  Died of Aids-related complications.
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Public pop artist who utilized shock value in his work.  A mixture of high and low art characterizes his work.  Work reflects socio-political themes, such as anti-Apartheid, AIDS awareness, and the crack cocaine epidemic and he created several pop art pieces influenced by other products.  Died of Aids-related complications.
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==Further Reading/Research==
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* http://www.haring.com/

Revision as of 13:32, 20 September 2013

Keith Haring

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1958 - 1990

Occupation

Artist

Notable Achievements

Description

Public pop artist who utilized shock value in his work. A mixture of high and low art characterizes his work. Work reflects socio-political themes, such as anti-Apartheid, AIDS awareness, and the crack cocaine epidemic and he created several pop art pieces influenced by other products. Died of Aids-related complications.

Further Reading/Research