Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring

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Written by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Josh Cochran

Truly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring drew wherever he went: from the Berlin Wall to the unused advertising space in New York’s subway. Haring’s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground art scene in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. This inspiring, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids. “I would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are.” - Keith Haring

Thoughtfully written by Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, and marking the debut picture book of illustrator Josh Cochran - himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings - this book is truly a joyful veneration of the transformative power of art.

Enchanted Lion Books, 2020
Hardcover, 64 pages
10 x 13 inches
Recommended for ages 4-8

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