Rhodes Contemporary Art Honors Keith Haring With "ICON" Exhibition

Multifaceted works and historical artifacts from the legendary artist.

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Coinciding with Tate Liverpool’s retrospective on Keith Haring is a presentation of paintings, posters, and prints on the legendary artist by Rhodes Contemporary Art in London. Entitled “ICON,” the exhibition features the aforesaid works including historical artifacts such as a doodled pair of trainers and an NYPD arrest report on Haring’s for graffiti. In addition, the show will also spotlight photography by acclaimed street art photographer Martha Cooper who was close friends of the late artist.

Tour the exhibition above and then head over to Rhodes Contemporary Art’s website for further details. “ICON” will run through June 7 until August 3.

In other London shows, Faith Ringgold’s first international solo exhibition recently opened at Serpentine Galleries.

Rhodes Contemporary
42 New Compton St.
London WC2H 8DA, UK

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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