Keith Haring Retrospective at Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon
The Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon presented a major retrospective of Keith Haring from February 22 to June 29, 2008. The exhibition covered the artist's prolific career, featuring his iconic graffiti-inspired drawings, paintings, and public works. Haring's bold lines and vibrant colors addressed social issues like AIDS, apartheid, and nuclear disarmament. The show included over 100 works, from subway chalk drawings to large-scale canvases. A PDF catalog accompanied the exhibition.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: February 22 to June 29, 2008
- Venue: Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon, France
- Artist: Keith Haring
- Over 100 works on display
- Themes included AIDS, apartheid, nuclear disarmament
- Catalog available as PDF
- Retrospective covered Haring's entire career
- Featured subway drawings and large canvases
Entities
Artists
- Keith Haring
Institutions
- Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon
Locations
- Lyon
- France
Sources
- artpress —