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The Universe of Keith Haring

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Synopsis

Jump into the world of one of Pop Art’s most influential artists with this exhilarating documentary on Keith Haring’s work and life.

3 Reasons To buy this film

Meet Keith Haring, the charming pop artist whose work graced the NYC subways in the late '70s.
Haring's work is forever preserved in this wonderful film.
Never afraid of politics, and always amusing, we wish Keith Haring were still here.

Review

Keith Haring’s extensive body of work -- ranging from paintings to sculpture to subway murals -- can still be seen worldwide, and his influence on the ‘80s New York art community remains an important piece of history. From his early days drawing with his father in his hometown of Kutztown, PA, through his time at the School for Visual Arts in New York City, to his involvement in the Pop Art scene, Haring was a revolutionary and generous individual. His work with children, the community and AIDS awareness still remains inspirational for many people. This passionate documentary reveals his significant impact through interviews with family and close friends, and fellow artist Kenny Scharf recounts Haring’s last days dealing with AIDS. Rare archival footage of Keith Haring speaking at galleries and his school projects testifies to his creativeness and dedication to his art. This profound film exhibits Keith Haring’s enthusiasm for the world he lived in and his affection for the people around him.

-- Jayson Bucy

Product Format Information

DVD : $26.99

Availability: Usually ships in
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Region Code: 1
UPC: 767685208564

Studio : Virgil Films

Languages: English (Primary)
Features:
Original theatrical trailer
Interview(s): Additional 10 Minute Interview with Director Christina Clausen

Keywords

Art & Artist, Biographical/Autobiographical, Documentary/Documentaries, Gay Male, Gay/Lesbian, HIV/AIDS, Urban Lifestyle

Genres

Documentary

Customer Reviews

A Portrait of the Artist

Amos Lassen wrote on 01/24/2009:

“The Universe of Keith Haring”

A Portrait of the Artist

Amos Lassen

Keith Haring was one of the most influential artists in the world of Pop Art and this documentary takes a look at his life and his work. He had a large and extensive body of work which ranged from painting and sculpture to subway murals and he still remains an important influence today. Haring began drawing with his father in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, his home town. He then moved on to the School for Visual Arts in New York City and this led to his place in the Pop Art community. Haring was a revolutionary and a style setter. His life as presented to us by director Christina Clausen was ordinary but his mentor, Andy Warhol, obsessed over him. We watch as his career moves rapidly but his life ended early at the age of 31. Even though he was with us for such a short time, he was well known not only by the art world but by the man on the street as well. Even though the film does not tell us why he was so popular we can see it through his optimistic work Yoko Ono says that Haring’s art may have looked to be without meaning that it was indeed replete with meaning.
In the movie are interviews with Haring’s family, friends and fellow artists and friend and fellow artist Kenny Scharf tells us about Haring’s last days as he was succumbing to AIDS. There is also some rare footage of Haring addressing galleries and we can see the creativity in the man. The film entertains throughout and it moves and rewards us simultaneously. We learn that Haring never sketched first and that he was genius at what he did. Here is one extraordinary man who not only realized his full potential but also knew how to live and love. He was voluminous in output as he was in love.
Was he a great artist? That is a question to be debated. What Haring was it seems is the right person at the right place at the right time and he had a lot of energy and enthusiasm. He was a social phenomenon who was able to bridge gaps—hip hop to gay culture, Madonna to museum culture and the street world to the art world. This is a loving look at the man, his work and his legacy.