Classic Keith Haring Video
June 18, 2011 ⋅ Arts ⋅ by Staff ⋅ 108 Views

As Keith Haring’s profile was increasing in the media, this 8-minute video was produced to document what was then a rising artist on the edge of commercial success, but with a special language already recognizable. The footage is grimy, with a scratched and noisy image, which just contributes to the vibe of it. The video includes an interview and lots of street footage – a good example of the balance Haring wanted to portray – in being an underground artist with a lot of imagination, and a desire to be commercial.

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  • Anonymous

    yes

  • Anonymous

    I wonder what happened to my man Chico?

  • http://twitter.com/MisterHideKills Mister Hide

    Another awesome one killed in his prime.

  • http://twitter.com/MisterHideKills Mister Hide

    Another awesome one killed in his prime.

  • http://twitter.com/MisterHideKills Mister Hide

    Another awesome one killed in his prime.

  • http://twitter.com/MisterHideKills Mister Hide

    Another awesome one killed in his prime.

  • http://twitter.com/CodyEh Cody Achter

    My mentor Scott Gibbs (who was George Condo’s assistant back in the day) got to meet him a week before he died, I’M JEALOUS. Keith was so original and amazing I’m glad other people still realize this.

  • http://twitter.com/CodyEh Cody Achter

    My mentor Scott Gibbs (who was George Condo’s assistant back in the day) got to meet him a week before he died, I’M JEALOUS. Keith was so original and amazing I’m glad other people still realize this.

  • http://twitter.com/CodyEh Cody Achter

    My mentor Scott Gibbs (who was George Condo’s assistant back in the day) got to meet him a week before he died, I’M JEALOUS. Keith was so original and amazing I’m glad other people still realize this.

  • http://twitter.com/CodyEh Cody Achter

    My mentor Scott Gibbs (who was George Condo’s assistant back in the day) got to meet him a week before he died, I’M JEALOUS. Keith was so original and amazing I’m glad other people still realize this.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Rafael-Debes/1065965117 Rafael Debes

    really?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Rafael-Debes/1065965117 Rafael Debes

    really?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Rafael-Debes/1065965117 Rafael Debes

    really?

  • http://twitter.com/Johnny_do_it John Bermingham

    this guy was so ahead of his time

  • http://twitter.com/Johnny_do_it John Bermingham

    this guy was so ahead of his time

  • Anonymous

    a very sweet man unlike that street brat who the art world turned into a cocaine slave in the basement of powerful art dealers so hollywood can taste the flavah of the ghetto of which the brat had no part. 

  • Anonymous

    a very sweet man unlike that street brat who the art world turned into a cocaine slave in the basement of powerful art dealers so hollywood can taste the flavah of the ghetto of which the brat had no part. 

  • Anonymous

    a very sweet man unlike that street brat who the art world turned into a cocaine slave in the basement of powerful art dealers so hollywood can taste the flavah of the ghetto of which the brat had no part. 

  • Mk .

    good friend of mine was his assistant, and has the only tattoo Keith has ever given. Always speaks of him highly, was a great man.

  • Mk .

    good friend of mine was his assistant, and has the only tattoo Keith has ever given. Always speaks of him highly, was a great man.

  • http://twitter.com/Dotseoem Suicide King

    I Love this guy.
    True Inspiration.

    -Hypebeast Hates Me.

  • http://twitter.com/Dotseoem Suicide King

    I Love this guy.
    True Inspiration.

    -Hypebeast Hates Me.

  • http://www.facebook.com/elias.harrison Elias Harrison

    thats just my opinion though

  • http://www.facebook.com/elias.harrison Elias Harrison

    thats just my opinion though

  • http://www.facebook.com/elias.harrison Elias Harrison

    i wouldnt say the most brilliant of all time but definitely the most influential of our time

  • http://www.facebook.com/elias.harrison Elias Harrison

    i wouldnt say the most brilliant of all time but definitely the most influential of our time

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  • http://twitter.com/yvanijss Yannick

    One of the most brilliant artists of all time