Pop Shop Quad Iii
by Keith Haring
Year: 1989
Medium: Silkscreen
Size: 27 × 33 in (68.58 x 33.02 cm)
Edition: 75
Celebrating Keith Haring’s influential Pop Shop era, Pop Shop Quad III (1989) is a silkscreen measuring 27 × 33 inches (68.58 × 33.02 cm), issued in a scarce edition of 75. Reflecting Haring’s dialogue with figures including Madonna, William Burroughs, Timothy Leary, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol, the work embodies his fusion of street culture and fine art, offering collectors a distinctive, culturally resonant example with strong market appeal.
Pop Shop Quad III by Keith Haring is a rare 1989 screenprint that brings four images from his Pop Shop III suite together in one bold composition. It emerged from Haring’s Pop Shop project, launched in New York in 1986 to challenge the divide between fine art and everyday culture. Unlike Haring’s subway drawings, this is a studio print, not a separate street-graffiti work; its visual energy, however, comes directly from his street-born language.
The four-part format creates a lively rhythm of figures, symbols, and movement. Haring’s simplified bodies suggest connection, sexuality, play, and human energy, while the repeated panels echo the visual pace of advertising and popular culture.
For collectors, the attraction is clear: the work is from a limited edition of 75 and is documented as Littmann p. 142. Its scarcity, strong Pop Shop provenance, and place within Haring’s late-career market make it a particularly compelling acquisition.
At ArtLife Gallery, we regard Pop Shop Quad III as one of the sharper Haring print choices for a collector who wants rarity without losing the artist’s instantly recognizable visual language.
It connects directly to Pop Shop III (A–D), Pop Shop Quad II, Pop Shop Quad IV, and Haring’s subway drawings—an important bridge between street culture, accessible art, and the international contemporary art market.
Keith Haring (1958–1990) was an influential American artist known for his bold lines, vivid colors, and instantly recognizable figures that helped define the New York art scene of the 1980s. Combining elements of Pop Art, graffiti, and street culture, Haring created energetic artworks featuring dancing figures, barking dogs, radiant babies, and symbolic imagery exploring humanity, love, social justice, and political activism.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring moved to New York City in 1978 to study at the School of Visual Arts. He gained public attention through his chalk drawings on unused subway advertising panels, transforming everyday urban spaces into accessible public art. His distinctive visual language soon attracted international recognition and led to exhibitions, collaborations, and large-scale murals.
In 1986, Haring opened the Pop Shop in Manhattan, offering prints, clothing, and other products featuring his designs. The shop reflected his belief that art should reach people beyond traditional galleries and museums. Throughout his career, he addressed important social issues, including racism, apartheid, drug abuse, and the AIDS epidemic.
After being diagnosed with AIDS in 1988, Haring continued creating art and established the Keith Haring Foundation in 1989 to support AIDS-related organizations and children's programs. He died in 1990, aged 31, leaving a lasting legacy in contemporary art.
Today, Keith Haring art prints and original artworks remain sought after by collectors worldwide. Understanding an artwork's edition, condition, provenance, and market history is essential when evaluating its value. Explore our guide to Keith Haring print valuation and learn more about the investment potential of Keith Haring art.
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Pop Shop Quad Iii
by Keith Haring
Year: 1989
Medium: Silkscreen
Size: 27 × 33 in (68.58 x 33.02 cm)
Edition: 75
Celebrating Keith Haring’s influential Pop Shop era, Pop Shop Quad III (1989) is a silkscreen measuring 27 × 33 inches (68.58 × 33.02 cm), issued in a scarce edition of 75. Reflecting Haring’s dialogue with figures including Madonna, William Burroughs, Timothy Leary, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol, the work embodies his fusion of street culture and fine art, offering collectors a distinctive, culturally resonant example with strong market appeal.
Pop Shop Quad III by Keith Haring is a rare 1989 screenprint that brings four images from his Pop Shop III suite together in one bold composition. It emerged from Haring’s Pop Shop project, launched in New York in 1986 to challenge the divide between fine art and everyday culture. Unlike Haring’s subway drawings, this is a studio print, not a separate street-graffiti work; its visual energy, however, comes directly from his street-born language.
The four-part format creates a lively rhythm of figures, symbols, and movement. Haring’s simplified bodies suggest connection, sexuality, play, and human energy, while the repeated panels echo the visual pace of advertising and popular culture.
For collectors, the attraction is clear: the work is from a limited edition of 75 and is documented as Littmann p. 142. Its scarcity, strong Pop Shop provenance, and place within Haring’s late-career market make it a particularly compelling acquisition.
At ArtLife Gallery, we regard Pop Shop Quad III as one of the sharper Haring print choices for a collector who wants rarity without losing the artist’s instantly recognizable visual language.
It connects directly to Pop Shop III (A–D), Pop Shop Quad II, Pop Shop Quad IV, and Haring’s subway drawings—an important bridge between street culture, accessible art, and the international contemporary art market.
Keith Haring (1958–1990) was an influential American artist known for his bold lines, vivid colors, and instantly recognizable figures that helped define the New York art scene of the 1980s. Combining elements of Pop Art, graffiti, and street culture, Haring created energetic artworks featuring dancing figures, barking dogs, radiant babies, and symbolic imagery exploring humanity, love, social justice, and political activism.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Haring moved to New York City in 1978 to study at the School of Visual Arts. He gained public attention through his chalk drawings on unused subway advertising panels, transforming everyday urban spaces into accessible public art. His distinctive visual language soon attracted international recognition and led to exhibitions, collaborations, and large-scale murals.
In 1986, Haring opened the Pop Shop in Manhattan, offering prints, clothing, and other products featuring his designs. The shop reflected his belief that art should reach people beyond traditional galleries and museums. Throughout his career, he addressed important social issues, including racism, apartheid, drug abuse, and the AIDS epidemic.
After being diagnosed with AIDS in 1988, Haring continued creating art and established the Keith Haring Foundation in 1989 to support AIDS-related organizations and children's programs. He died in 1990, aged 31, leaving a lasting legacy in contemporary art.
Today, Keith Haring art prints and original artworks remain sought after by collectors worldwide. Understanding an artwork's edition, condition, provenance, and market history is essential when evaluating its value. Explore our guide to Keith Haring print valuation and learn more about the investment potential of Keith Haring art.