The Universe of Keith Haring
Sep 19 - Sep 25, 2008
(Christina Clausen, USA, 2007, digiBETA, 90 min)
Sponsored by THE HIDEOUT BAR and HENRY ART GALLERY
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The creator of some of the most popular and enduring images of late 20th Century art, Keith Haring was also an iconic figure of the downtown New York scene in the ’80s. Christina Clausen’s documentary offers an affectionate, deeply personal glimpse into Haring’s life, from his early years growing up in a small, conservative Pennsylvania town to his heyday as a world–renowned artist, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jean–Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol. Haring’s family and childhood friends offer anecdotes about the artist’s early years, but it is the recollections of the ’70’s and ’80s New York art scene that form the heart and soul of this documentary. Combining music of the era, photo stills, and audio interviews, Clausen brings the sights and sounds of these decades vividly to life. Yoko Ono, Junior Vasquez, David LaChappelle, and gallery owner Tony Shafrazi are among those who offer insight into the significance of Haring’s work, as well as their personal memories of their friendship with him.