Keith Haring by Gianni Mercurio – Exhibition Catalogue Lyon 2008 – Skira – Bilingual Edition (book)

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Keith Haring – Exhibition Catalogue, Museum of Contemporary Art of Lyon (Skira, 2008)
Beautiful 366-page hardcover book (large album format), published by Skira in 2008 to coincide with the major Keith Haring retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Lyon.
Bilingual French/English edition – ISBN: 9788861306561
Condition: Very good – Very slight marks on the cover, interior immaculate.

The landmark exhibition of 2008
From February 22 to July 13, 2008, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Lyon hosted one of the most important exhibitions ever devoted to Keith Haring in France, the iconic artist of the 1980s New York scene. To mark what would have been his 50th birthday, this exceptional retrospective was curated by Italian curator Gianni Mercurio, in close collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation in New York.

The catalogue presents a unique collection of works from major American and European public and private collections.

Keith Haring: The Artist
Born in 1958, Keith Haring began his studies in graphic design before appropriating public spaces. He started by drawing in the New York subway, then quickly exhibited in the most prestigious galleries (Tony Shafrazi, Leo Castelli, etc.).

From 1984 onwards, he developed a unique visual language: synthetic shapes, vibrant colors, and bold black outlines. His instantly recognizable graphic style and immense popularity also stem from his choice of accessible media: subway walls, lampposts, posters, and even merchandise that he sold himself through his Pop Shop.

This magnificent, richly illustrated official catalog remains one of the most comprehensive references on the work of Keith Haring. Ideal for fans of contemporary art, street art, and 1980s pop art.

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