Description
This is the original softcover exhibition catalog for “Keith Haring: A Memorial Exhibition – Early Works on Paper, May 4-June 2, 1990” at Tony Shafrazi Gallery in New York City. Issued only a few months after Haring’s death, it documents his powerful early drawings and stands as an important piece of Haring and East Village art history.
Published by Shafrazi Gallery in 1990, the book is a tall quarto softcover (approx. 12 x 9½ inches) with around 44 pages, featuring an introduction by Tony Shafrazi and numerous color and black-and-white illustrations, including the classic wrestling figures, barking dogs, and other iconic Haring symbols. The edition was reportedly limited to about 2,000 copies, making surviving examples relatively scarce, especially in nice condition.
Highlights:
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Original 1990 memorial exhibition catalog from Tony Shafrazi Gallery, NYC
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Focus on Haring’s early works on paper, with strong color and B&W reproductions
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Iconic cover art with the pyramid and snake motif, plus vibrant interior images
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Published shortly after Haring’s death, tying it directly to the first wave of memorial shows
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Desirable piece of Keith Haring ephemera for collectors of 1980s New York art
Condition: softcover shows light handling and minor shelf wear consistent with age, with clean covers and edges overall and a tight, intact binding. Interior pages are crisp with no obvious writing or tears visible in inspection. No signature or writing noted. Overall, it presents very well for a vintage exhibition catalog of this period. Please view all the photos to judge condition and details for yourself.
A strong, collectible example of a key Keith Haring memorial catalogue, ideal for any Haring, street art, or contemporary art ephemera collection.
