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Keith Haring · Life in Weeks
A leading figure in 1980s New York street art whose bold cartoon-like figures became universal symbols. He used his art to advocate for social justice, AIDS awareness, and the empowerment of children.
Keith Haring: 1,658 weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Moved to New York City to attend the School of Visual Arts
Began creating chalk drawings on blank subway advertisement panels
Had his first solo show at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery in SoHo
Opened the Pop Shop in Manhattan to make his art accessible to all
Diagnosed with AIDS and went public to raise awareness
Died of AIDS-related complications at his home in New York
Legacy
Brought subway-station chalk drawings into the mainstream art world, with murals on the Berlin Wall and at children's hospitals worldwide. Founded the Keith Haring Foundation to fund AIDS organizations and children's programs after his diagnosis.
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