Tate London Takes A Look Inside Artist Keith Haring’s Journals From The 80s

Tate London looks into pioneering artist Keith Haring’s journals from the 1980s. In them, he muses on art, authority and culture.

Keith started out by decorating New York’s subway system with incredible graffiti. Despite the fact the he was breaking the law, this vigilante approach attracted the attention of the wider art world. His murals, sculptures and paintings became internationally known and the world loved his refreshingly fun and innovative approach when it came to making art. He was a breath of fresh air that rallied against the stuffier old guard of culture and creativity.

In this video, we get an insight into Keith’s mind and influences by looking back through his old journals. The artist was always one step ahead of everyone else and was extremely forward thinking in every aspect of his life. We also hear his views around his sexuality and learn about his personal struggles with the AIDS virus. Despite passing away at the young age of 31 from complications caused by the disease, Keith’s art and legacy is still going strong, nearly 30 years after his tragic death.

Keith Haring|Tate Modern|Documentary