Bidspirit auction | KEITH HARING KUTZTOWN CONNECTION FLYER

KEITH HARING KUTZTOWN CONNECTION FLYER W SIGNATURE - Rare 1984 Keith Haring (1958-1990) ”The Kutztown Connection” Promotional Flyer for a series of benefit performances for the New Arts Program of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The poster bears signature in felt pen on edge. Measures 14” x 8 1/2” wide, this paper poster would have been displayed in storefront windows, telephone poles, subway boards and anywhere Keith could display this advertising benefit poster, the 3 show event was for the sole purpose to Benefit the New Arts Program at Kutztown University in Pa. where Keith went to school and college. Haring was born in Reading, PA and raised in Kutztown and did this artwork for the benefit. Good condition, very light age toning. Measures 8 1/2”X14”. Weight 2 oz. Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958 in Reading, Pennsylvania, and was raised in nearby Kutztown, Pennsylvania. He developed a love for drawing at a very early age, learning basic cartooning skills from his father and from the popular culture around him, such as Dr. Seuss and Walt Disney. Upon graduation from high school in 1976, Haring enrolled in the Ivy School of Professional Art in Pittsburgh, a commercial arts school. He soon realized that he had little interest in becoming a commercial graphic artist and, after two semesters, dropped out. While in Pittsburgh, Haring continued to study and work on his own and in 1978 had a solo exhibition of his work at the Pittsburgh Arts and Crafts Center. Later that same year, Haring moved to New York City and enrolled in the School of Visual Arts (SVA). In New York, Haring found a thriving alternative art community that was developing outside the gallery and museum system, in the downtown streets, the subways and spaces in clubs and former dance halls. Here he became friends with fellow artists Kenny Scharf and Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as the musicians, performance artists and graffiti writers that comprised the burgeoning art community. Haring was swept up in the energy and spirit of this scene and began to organize and participate in exhibitions and performances at Club 57 and other alternative venues. **In house shipping available on this lot** If you win this lot, please select self arranged for in house shipping when paying** Condition: good