Keith Haring | Retrospect

Keith Haring – Retrospect (1989)

Keith Haring (1958–1990)
Retrospect
Offset lithographic poster

Retrospect is a striking late-period work by Keith Haring, bringing together many of the instantly recognisable symbols that defined his influential visual language. Created in 1989, the work presents a lively sequence of Haring's iconic motifs — including the Radiant Baby, barking dogs and dancing figures — arranged across a bold, graphic composition.

Haring emerged from New York's underground and subway culture in the early 1980s, transforming the immediacy of his chalk drawings into a distinctive visual vocabulary of energetic lines, animated figures and universal symbols. His art bridged street culture, contemporary art and popular culture, while often engaging with important social and political issues of his time.

Published in 1989, Retrospect offers a particularly compelling overview of Haring's imagery. Across its twenty-four panels, familiar characters and symbols appear in vivid colour against strong black outlines, reflecting the energy, accessibility and immediacy that became synonymous with his work.

The work was produced in France and features a printed signature in the plate, with the copyright of The Estate of Keith Haring.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Keith Haring (1958–1990)
• Title: Retrospect
• Year: 1989
• Medium: Offset lithographic poster on smooth wove paper
• Signature: Printed signature in the plate
• Publisher: The Estate of Keith Haring
• Country of production: France
• Sheet dimensions: 69.7 × 50 cm
• Artwork dimensions: 74 × 54 cm

A distinctive example of Haring's late work, Retrospect is well suited to collectors of Keith Haring, Pop Art, street art and 20th-century contemporary art.

Available through Creed Gallery, Ascot, serving collectors in Berkshire, Surrey, London and internationally.

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