{"product_id":"keith-haring-golden-child-1986","title":"KEITH HARING \"THE GOLDEN CHILD\" 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/keith-haring\"\u003eKeith Haring\u003c\/a\u003e (1958–1990) is arguably the most recognized graffiti artist of all time. His iconic imagery developed on the subway walls of New York City in the early 1980s, breaking the barrier between high art and street art almost overnight. Haring’s work was entirely without pretence, and full of optimism. It was also accessible to the masses, both physically and visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn depicting universal concepts (birth, death, love, sex, war, and humanity) through straightforward linework and direct messaging, Haring attracted a wide audience. He kept his work accessible, establishing a staying power to his imagery – which has become one of the 20th Century's most universally recognized visual languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intriguing work on paper is a deviation of Haring's signature style. Featuring a male figure staring directly at the viewer, the artwork includes Haring's signature punctuation lines around the head of the figure. The ink drawing is overlayed with a colorful cherry, adding a vibrant layer and element of playfulness to the otherwise monochromatic and serious composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the verso of this work is an annotation that reads: \"For Adolfo with love on Christmas, Keith 1986.\" This work likely depicts Adolpho Arena, who started working as one of Haring's studio assistants in Spring 1986. Adolpho would become quite close with Haring, eventually managing the studio, and working alongside the artist until his death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis colorful portrait of one of Haring's most trusted studio assistants is a rare stylistic departure from his signature Pop Art style. It represents a unique personality that differs from his typical anonymous cartoon figures. Made at the height of Haring's short career, \"The Golden Child\" would make an excellent and interesting addition to any Pop art  collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaring's legacy lives on through his foundation, the Keith Haring Foundation, which he founded a year before his untimely death. His work is celebrated in permanent collections around the world including the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Ludwig Museum (\u003cspan\u003eCologne) to name a few.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Golden Child\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUSA, 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInk on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSigned \"Keith\" and dated 1986 on verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote: the signature is with the artist's first name, not his typical \"K. Haring,\" detonating the personal relationship between the artist and subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnnotated: \"For Adolpho with Love on Christmas\" on verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e14”H 10\"W (work)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e21.25\"H 17.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keith Haring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47535899672812,"sku":"04-26","price":29500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Keith-Haring-The-golden-child_01.jpg?v=1776374445","url":"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/keith-haring-golden-child-1986","provider":"Caviar20","version":"1.0","type":"link"}