MS Art: Murals Project

Keith Haring was an American artist living and working during the 1980s. His artwork is characterized by bright colors, simple figures, and bold lines.  Haring's artwork was an obvious extension of who he was; his art explored his love for people in need, especially children, his sexual orientation and his illness (HIV/AIDS). Haring made the pretentious art world accessible by opening up his Pop Shop, which allowed anyone to purchase his artwork on t-shirts, bags, pins, etc. Many art critics disliked the idea that his artwork was inclusive, yet that was exactly the point! Haring died due to AIDS related complications in 1990.

The MS Art class used Keith Haring as inspiration for the Murals Project. The murals are located on the back and side of the Pre-K room.

http://www.haring.com/
http://www.haringkids.com/index.html
http://www.pop-shop.com/