Photo: Rob Bogaerts (Anefo) / CC0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Keith Haring was listed as a painter, writer and draftsperson. Born on May 4, 1958, Keith Haring was from Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on January 1, 1989, at the age of 30. Schooling on record includes Kutztown Area High School. Credited works include Tuttomondo, Crack Is Wack and Together we can stop AIDS.
My Take
Keith Haring proved that art could be urgent, joyful, and accessible all at once. Those bouncing figures and barking dogs read instantly, yet they carry real weight when aimed at AIDS awareness or the crack epidemic. What moves me is how he dissolved the wall between subway graffiti and the gallery, insisting that public space belonged to everyone. He died at 31, far too soon, but the Pisa mural and his foundation keep the work alive. Few artists pack so much humanity and political nerve into a line that a child could draw.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keith Haring
- Name (Japanese)
- キース・ヘリング
- Reading
- きーす・へりんぐ
- Born
- May 4, 1958 – January 1, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- painter / writer / draftsperson / social activist / jewelry designer
2. Background
- High school
- Kutztown Area High School
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Tuttomondo | — | |
| Notable work | Crack Is Wack | — | |
| Notable work | Together we can stop AIDS | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.haring.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/keithharingfoundation/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith%20Haring
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%BB%E3%83%98%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q485635
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Keith Haring born?
Born May 4, 1958.
When did Keith Haring die?
Died January 1, 1989, aged 30.
Where was Keith Haring from?
Keith Haring was from Reading, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Keith Haring do?
Keith Haring worked as painter, writer, draftsperson, social activist, jewelry designer.
What was Keith Haring known for?
Notable works include Tuttomondo, Crack Is Wack, Together we can stop AIDS.
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