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Keith Haring — Bad Boys
Keith Haring

Bad Boys

Created in 1986, this dynamic portfolio of screenprints showcases Keith Haring's iconic bold lines and energetic figurative style, exemplifying his ability to bridge fine art and popular culture. Produced as a rare artist's proof (AP 3/7) from an edition of 30 and published by Bébert in Rotterdam, the work carries an intimate personal inscription to "Hector," offering a glimpse into Haring's vibrant social world. The set is presented in its original blue linen portfolio case with flocked title, preserving the complete publication including title pages and colophon in exceptional condition.

Medium
all signed, dated `86' and numbered `AP 3/7' in pencil (an artist's proof, the edition was 30), also signed and numbered on the colophon in blue ink, inscribed 'for Hector (Bad Boy!!) Love, Keith 86' in pencil on a title page, published by Bébert, Rotterdam, all framed, with accompanying original blue linen covered portfolio case with flocked title containing two title pages, colophon and original interleaving.

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Evening & Day Editions

April 28, 2014

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Keith Haring, Bad Boys

Created in 1986, this dynamic portfolio of screenprints showcases Keith Haring's iconic bold lines and energetic figurative style, exemplifying his ability to bridge fine art and popular culture. Produced as a rare artist's proof (AP 3/7) from an edition of 30 and published by Bébert in Rotterdam, the work carries an intimate personal inscription to "Hector," offering a glimpse into Haring's vibrant social world. The set is presented in its original blue linen portfolio case with flocked title, preserving the complete publication including title pages and colophon in exceptional condition.

Medium
all signed, dated `86' and numbered `AP 3/7' in pencil (an artist's proof, the edition was 30), also signed and numbered on the colophon in blue ink, inscribed 'for Hector (Bad Boy!!) Love, Keith 86' in pencil on a title page, published by Bébert, Rotterdam, all framed, with accompanying original blue linen covered portfolio case with flocked title containing two title pages, colophon and original interleaving.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Street Art, Figure, Youth Culture, American, Graffiti Style, Screenprint, Pop Art, Urban, Black, 1980s, Lithograph, Black and White, Contemporary, Post-Modern

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Lisa Rembrandt, Carolyn Lynx, Derek Jones