Fun Gallery Exhibition, 1983

Abstract Art

Curious to try something new? Why not learn the language of colors? Our collection of abstract art will introduce you to intriguing concepts and emotions evoked by brushstrokes, shapes, and compositions of art. A genre of modernism, abstract art, was founded by Wassily Kadinsky. It represents objects and ideas in an interpretive way.

Other famous abstract artists include Piet Mondrian, Joan Miro, and Jackson Pollock. See their work come alive with the painterly quality of our museum-grade canvas.

The Artist

Pop Artist and icon Keith Haring’s phenomenal rise from a talented graffiti artist, whose “radiant child” became a worldwide symbol of 1980s pop culture, remains arguably as relevant today as when it was created despite being universally recognized as representative of that era. Painting with artistic and childlike exuberance, his talent was first recognized on subway platforms where he drew his trademark chalk figures and murals for all of New York to see. A muralist, painter, sculptor, and graphic artist, Haring’s work features the pulsating energy and explosive colors that he felt embody the throbbing plexus of New York. Creating murals and sculptures in the U.S. and foreign countries, Haring was known for his compulsive work habits, tracing his progress from concept to installation of one-man shows in Australia, Japan, France, and Monaco, among others. By the time Haring (1958-1990), a major supporter of Aids research and awareness, died at age 31, his work had moved from underground NYC to the most prestigious galleries around the world.