Keith Haring: Prints and Other Works from Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

External Exhibition

Jul 18, 2015 (Sat) － Sep 23, 2015 (Wed)

Venue: Sagawa Art Museum
Concurrent Exhibitions: Permanent exhibitions at Hirayama Ikuo Pavilion, Sato Churyo Pavilion, and Raku Kichizaemon Pavilion
Organized by: Sagawa Art Museum
Special Cooperation: Nakamura Keith Haring Collection, Keith Haring Foundation
Supported by: Shiga Prefecture, Shiga Prefectural Board of Education, Moriyama City, Moriyama City Board of Education
In cooperation with: SG Holdings Co., Ltd., Sagawa Express Co., Ltd., Sagawa Printing Co., Ltd.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of Keith Haring, a leading figure in 1980s American art, who died in 1990 at the young age of 31. Even as times and values continue to evolve, Haring’s works remain beloved around the world. Against the backdrop of 1980s America’s “light and shadow,” Haring undertook an extraordinarily prolific creative career over a span of just over ten years.

Reflecting the era’s social issues, Haring’s art expressed “hope and dreams for the future,” while simultaneously exploring darker themes such as “the madness of humanity.” His works embody both “light and shadow,” offering contrasting perspectives. In Japan, Haring’s legacy endures through exhibitions, workshops, and the launch of the Pop Shop, ensuring his art resonates across generations.

Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to experience Haring’s energetic expressions of “hope” and “dreams,” delve into his thoughts and life, reflect on the era he lived in, and immerse themselves in the unique world of Keith Haring.

The exhibition features works from the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection, the world’s first museum exclusively dedicated to Haring’s art. It includes prints, drawings, sculptures, and photographs, showcasing his humor and vibrant depictions of humans, dogs, and other subjects created with his signature simple lines—an enduring hallmark of 1980s American contemporary art.

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