Untitled
by Keith Haring
Year: 1989
Medium: Photo Collage
Size: 24 1/2 × 29 1/2 in (62.2 × 74.9 cm)
Ink and Gouache with Herb Ritts Photo Collage on Handmade Dutch Paper
Dating to 1989, Keith Haring’s Untitled combines ink and gouache with a Herb Ritts photo collage on handmade Dutch paper, measuring 24 1/2 × 29 1/2 inches (62.2 × 74.9 cm). Created near the end of Haring’s life, the work carries poignant historical resonance, uniting his expressive vocabulary with photography. Its distinctive mixed-media character and documented ArtLife availability enhance its appeal to discerning collectors.
Untitled (Littmann p. 50) by Keith Haring is a strong example of the artist’s 1985 graphic language, when his subway-born symbols were moving decisively into the gallery and print market. It is not a street-graffiti edition; rather, Haring translated the speed, rhythm, and immediacy of his public drawings into a studio screenprint. His subway practice had already established a new model for accessible art, reaching thousands of New Yorkers outside traditional institutions.
The work’s bold lines and simplified figures turn movement into a universal language. Haring’s recurring symbols can suggest energy, sexuality, connection, play, and social tension, while the open composition invites viewers to find their own meaning.
For collectors, the 1985 edition of 150 offers an attractive balance of rarity, recognizability, and market accessibility. It belongs to an important period in Haring’s career, making it a compelling choice for collectors seeking an authentic 1980s work rather than a later reproduction.
At ArtLife Gallery, we value this kind of Haring for its directness: it feels immediate, yet rewards closer viewing. It connects naturally to his subway drawings, Pop Shop, Icons, and Radiant Baby works, positioning it as a smart acquisition for a focused Haring collection.
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Untitled
by Keith Haring
Year: 1989
Medium: Photo Collage
Size: 24 1/2 × 29 1/2 in (62.2 × 74.9 cm)
Ink and Gouache with Herb Ritts Photo Collage on Handmade Dutch Paper
Dating to 1989, Keith Haring’s Untitled combines ink and gouache with a Herb Ritts photo collage on handmade Dutch paper, measuring 24 1/2 × 29 1/2 inches (62.2 × 74.9 cm). Created near the end of Haring’s life, the work carries poignant historical resonance, uniting his expressive vocabulary with photography. Its distinctive mixed-media character and documented ArtLife availability enhance its appeal to discerning collectors.
Untitled (Littmann p. 50) by Keith Haring is a strong example of the artist’s 1985 graphic language, when his subway-born symbols were moving decisively into the gallery and print market. It is not a street-graffiti edition; rather, Haring translated the speed, rhythm, and immediacy of his public drawings into a studio screenprint. His subway practice had already established a new model for accessible art, reaching thousands of New Yorkers outside traditional institutions.
The work’s bold lines and simplified figures turn movement into a universal language. Haring’s recurring symbols can suggest energy, sexuality, connection, play, and social tension, while the open composition invites viewers to find their own meaning.
For collectors, the 1985 edition of 150 offers an attractive balance of rarity, recognizability, and market accessibility. It belongs to an important period in Haring’s career, making it a compelling choice for collectors seeking an authentic 1980s work rather than a later reproduction.
At ArtLife Gallery, we value this kind of Haring for its directness: it feels immediate, yet rewards closer viewing. It connects naturally to his subway drawings, Pop Shop, Icons, and Radiant Baby works, positioning it as a smart acquisition for a focused Haring collection.