Keith Haring
A Radiant Legacy: The Life and Art of Keith HaringKeith Allen Haring, a name inextricably linked to the vibrant pulse of 1980s New York City, was far more than simply an artist; he was a cultural phenomenon. Born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, his artistic journey didn’t begin within the formal confines of academic training but rather amidst the playful landscapes of childhood imagination. Influenced by the whimsical cartoon…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Keith Haring's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Keith Haring's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.