Pop Shop V, Plate IV - by Keith Haring Framed Art Print

Keith Haring – Pop Shop V

The thick black outlines of Keith Haring Pop Shop II are characteristic of the street art style he developed in the New York subways and public spaces during the early 1980s. These early experiments established the distinctive visual language for which Haring would become internationally recognised, including his instantly recognisable barking dog, radiant child and winged figure. Reproduced repeatedly in bold colours inspired by advertising and popular culture, these iconic symbols became central to Keith Haring artwork and his wider Pop Art practice.

Haring opened his first Pop Shop in downtown Manhattan in 1986, creating a space where his art could reach both young audiences and collectors. The shop offered accessible products such as T-shirts, badges and magnets featuring his now-famous imagery. This approach reflected Haring’s belief that art should be available beyond traditional galleries and museums and helped establish the Pop Shop as an important part of his artistic legacy.

The project attracted support from influential figures in the art world, including Andy Warhol, while others criticised the idea of reproducing art for a wider commercial audience. Haring viewed the Pop Shop differently, considering it an extension of the Subway Drawings and his broader mission to break down the distinction between high art and popular culture. This philosophy became a defining feature of Keith Haring Pop Art.

Printed in four colours — yellow, red, blue and black — Pop Shop II demonstrates Haring’s skill as a screen-print artist. Although he had experimented with lithography and other printmaking techniques during the late 1970s and early 1980s, Haring increasingly embraced screen printing from 1983 onwards. The process allowed him to reproduce his bold imagery while preserving the strong lines, vivid colours and graphic energy that define a Keith Haring print.

Haring’s enthusiasm for printmaking soon led to collaborations with publishers and printers internationally. His prints were produced in a range of editions and formats, including portfolios featuring individual images and Quad compositions arranged in grid-like formats. Keith Haring prints became an important extension of his paintings and street art, allowing his most recognisable symbols to reach audiences around the world.

Today, Keith Haring Pop Shop II remains a compelling example of the artist’s revolutionary approach to reproduction, accessibility and Pop Art. Combining his iconic graphic symbols with vibrant colour and bold screen-printing techniques, the work captures the energetic visual language that made Keith Haring artwork so influential.

Our ready-to-hang premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, feature unique wood grains for added character. The posters are printed on master's edition, museum-quality paper—off-white, uncoated, and ideal for those seeking world-class quality:

• Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
• Frame Material: Responsibly sourced oak and ash wood.
• Frame Measurements: 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, wider than the classic 14mm (0.55") frame.
• Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils), ideal for fine art.
• Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white, archival museum-quality paper.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
• Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

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