{"product_id":"pop-shop-vi-plate-i-by-keith-haring-poster-75x100-cm-30x40","title":"Pop Shop VI, Plate I - by Keith Haring Poster 75x100 cm \/ 30x40″","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set was printed in the year before Keith Haring’s death and is closely connected to his influential Pop Shop project. In downtown Manhattan, Haring opened the Pop Shop to sell his designs on T-shirts, badges and other merchandise for as little as 50 cents. The project reflected Haring’s belief that art should be accessible to everyone rather than reserved for an elite few.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis philosophy also led Haring towards printmaking, a medium that allowed him to reproduce his paintings and drawings in larger editions and make his imagery available to a much wider audience. The Pop Shop embodied Haring’s desire to break down the traditional boundaries between fine art and popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe project attracted support from artists such as Andy Warhol, who was particularly interested in the possibilities of art in an age of mechanical reproduction. At the same time, the Pop Shop was criticised by some established figures within the art world who placed greater value on unique original works. Haring, however, remained committed to the idea that art could reach a broader audience through accessible editions and merchandise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted in four colours—black, red, yellow and blue—this work demonstrates Haring’s mastery of screen printing. Although he had experimented with techniques such as lithography during the late 1970s and early 1980s, it was in 1983 that Haring began producing screen prints, also known as serigraphs. The technique allowed him to create multiple impressions of his imagery while maintaining the bold lines and vivid colours that defined his visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaring’s embrace of screen printing was influenced in part by Andy Warhol, one of his most important artistic influences, whose pioneering use of commercial printing techniques demonstrated the creative potential of multiples. Haring quickly developed the medium in his own distinctive style, producing increasingly inventive and energetic works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe energy and curiosity that characterised Haring’s paintings translated naturally into his printmaking. He went on to collaborate with publishers across the United States, Switzerland, Japan, Germany, France, Denmark and Holland. Prints featuring individual images were released as portfolios of four, each from an edition of 200, while the \u003cem\u003eQuad\u003c\/em\u003e prints, combining four images in a grid format, were produced in an edition of 75.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn total, 875 prints featuring the vibrant \u003cem\u003ePop Shop VI\u003c\/em\u003e imagery were produced, demonstrating the remarkable productivity of Haring’s printmaking practice. Despite the scale of these editions, each individual work reflects the care and attention Haring brought to the production process. While the individual \u003cem\u003ePop Shop VI\u003c\/em\u003e prints were originally released as four-part portfolios and remain especially desirable as original matching sets, many portfolios have since been separated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time of his death, Haring had created such an extensive body of prints that the exact number is difficult to determine. Numerous unsigned editions exist on the market, although these are generally considered valuable when their authenticity has been approved by the Keith Haring Foundation. Today, Haring’s prints remain among the most sought-after multiples in the art market, celebrated for their bold graphic language, vibrant colours and enduring Pop Art appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeith Haring prints and artworks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in our collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Master's Edition archival paper, in off-white and uncoated, offers museum-quality for art enthusiasts seeking a luxurious way to enjoy world-class artworks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcid-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 gsm (110 lb), Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 sizes in inches (US\u0026amp;CA) and cms (rest of the world).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Paper:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSC-certified paper for sustainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about paper types and their unique textures and finishes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/support.gelato.com\/en\/articles\/8996279-what-paper-types-do-you-support?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keith Haring Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67567828402476,"sku":"9d60646c-2a4e-47db-93e7-ba1d13e3915f","price":2404.56,"currency_code":"MAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/2301\/3676\/files\/fe59a769-fd09-42c9-bef7-c45cd07fb3d9.webp?v=1791202235","url":"https:\/\/keithharingposter.com\/products\/pop-shop-vi-plate-i-by-keith-haring-poster-75x100-cm-30x40","provider":"Keith Haring Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}