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Explore the life and art of Keith Haring, a trailblazing artist and social activist known for his bold and vibrant graffiti work that captured the essence of 1980s New York City street culture. From his early days in Pennsylvania to his impactful career in NYC, Haring fearlessly addressed themes of birth, death, love, sex, and war through his visually compelling imagery. Despite being diagnosed with AIDS in 1988, he continued to advocate for AIDS awareness and social issues until his untimely passing in 1990 at the age of 31. Discover the lasting impact of Haring's work, which has transcended time to become a powerful visual language of the 20th century.
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Keith Haring • May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990 • Born in Pennsylvania • Studied art in Pittsburg and NYC • Openly gay at age of 19 • Artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s. • Birth, death, love, sex and war, Haring's imagery has become a widely recognized visual language of the 20th century. • Diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 • Worked hard for AIDs awareness and social issues • Passed away in 1990 at age of 31