The Skateroom’s latest batch of decks pay homage to American auteur Keith Haring a myriad of reverberating figures bopping to the tunes of pop art and graffiti, printed on a collection limited-edition boards (made from responsibly sourced wood) – including this set of five that are all cloaked in a monstrous print.
7-ply Canadian Maplewood with screen-print.
| Category: | Sculpture |
|---|---|
| Length: | 20 Cm |
| Height: | 80 Cm |
| Width: | 2 Cm |
| Material: | Skateboards |
| Framed: | Yes |
| Edition: | N/A |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia |
| Shipping from: | Saudi Arabia |
United States
Keith Haring
Keith Haring rose to prominence in 1980s New York within the East Village art scene alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and Jenny Holzer. He bridged the gap between the art world and the street, graffiting city subways and sidewalks before committing to a studio practice. Haring united the appeal of cartoons with the raw energy of Art Brutartists such as Jean DuBuffet as he developed a distinct pop-graffiti aesthetic that comprised energetic, boldly outlined figures against solid or patterned backdrops. His major themes included exploitation, subjugation, drug abuse, and the threat of nuclear holocaust; Haring boldly engaged with social issues, especially after receiving an AIDS diagnosis in 1987. Today, his work sells for seven figures at auction and has been the subject of solo shows at the Brooklyn Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna, among other institutions.
