Nakamura Keith Haring Collection Reopening ExhibitionKeith Haring Multiplexism #keithharingnow
Supported by: U.S. Embassy, Yamanashi Prefecture, Yamanashi Prefectural Board of Education, Hokuto City, Hokuto City Board of Education
In cooperation with: Keith Haring Foundation, CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd., Medical Fringe Co., Ltd.
This exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of Keith Haring’s work through the lens of Multiplexism, examining the artist’s diverse body of work across six themes: Future Primitive, Art & Fashion, HIV/AIDS, Art & Activism, Children, Japanese Culture, and Art History.
Haring, an artist of the pre-internet 1980s, exhibited an astonishingly diverse array of creative outputs, resembling today’s interconnected digital networks. In our current era, the global appreciation of Haring’s art has continued to expand and transform. On social media, Haring’s image as a pop culture icon is perpetually reimagined, highlighting his ongoing relevance.
The newly renovated gallery features a selection of Haring’s late monumental works, offering a glimpse into the universal power of his art. Additionally, the exhibition juxtaposes Haring’s works influenced by primitive art with Jōmon clay figurines, reconnecting his energy to the historical context of Yatsugatake, a region steeped in Jōmon culture where the museum is located.
Through these diverse perspectives, the exhibition retraces Haring’s artistic trajectory, uncovering the thought processes that shaped his vision and offering a renewed understanding of his enduring legacy.
INSTALLATION VIEW
FEATURED ARTWORKS
Dog, 1986
Untitled, 1988
Rain Dance, 1988
Chocolate Buddha1, 1989
Percida, 1986
