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Keith Haring Pyramid Blue For Sale
Keith Haring
Pyramid Blue, 1989
Silkscreen on anodized aluminum plate
40 1/2 x 57 in 102.9 x 144.8 cm
Edition
Edition of 30 plus 6 AP
About this work
Keith Haring's Pyramid blue screenprint is a fascinating part of his artistic oeuvre, showcasing his talent in utilizing screen printing techniques to explore themes and shapes that were central to his work. Known for his vibrant, dynamic imagery and activism, Haring often employed symbols and forms that carried deeper meanings, and the pyramid was no exception. These screen prints on aluminum, produced during the 1980s, encapsulate Haring's interest in combining universal symbols with his unique, energetic style, contributing to a broader understanding of his artistic and social concerns.The pyramid, a shape loaded with historical, spiritual, and cultural significance, appears in several of Haring's works, often imbued with his characteristic sense of movement and life. In his pyramid screenprints, Haring leverages the form's associations with ancient civilizations, mysticism, and the connection between the earthly and the divine. The use of the pyramid allowed Haring to delve into themes of human connection, spirituality, and the cycle of life and death, subjects that were increasingly important in his work, especially in the context of the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.Haring's screen printing technique enabled him to achieve vivid colors and sharp outlines, making his symbols pop and imbuing them with a sense of immediacy and vitality. The screen prints often feature his iconic motifs, such as crawling babies, barking dogs, and dancing figures, integrated into or surrounding the pyramid shape. These motifs not only animate the composition but also serve as Haring's commentary on society, culture, and politics.The pyramid screen prints stand out for their ability to communicate complex ideas through simple, universal symbols. Haring believed in the democratization of art; he wanted his work to be accessible and understandable to as wide an audience as possible. By combining the pyramid, a symbol known across different cultures and historical periods, with his own lexicon of signs, Haring created artworks that are both deeply personal and universally resonant.These pieces also reflect Haring's exploration of different mediums and techniques. While he is perhaps best known for his public murals and subway drawings, Haring was also a skilled printmaker. Screenprinting, in particular, allowed him to experiment with color and form in ways that were different from his work in other mediums. It gave him the opportunity to produce multiples of his work, furthering his goal of making art accessible to more people.Keith Haring's pyramid screen prints are a testament to his artistic genius and his commitment to using art as a tool for communication, education, and social activism. Through these works, Haring invites viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of human experience, the potential for joy and transformation, and the enduring power of symbols to convey deep truths about the world.
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Auction History
Pyramids : one print · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2021-10 · $93,750
Pyramid · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2014-09 · $62,500
Pyramid : one plate · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2016-11 · $62,500
Pyramids : one print · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2021-10 · $62,500
Pyramid s: one print · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2021-10 · $56,250
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About the Pyramid Series
Keith Haring Pyramid Prints For Sale
Created in the final year of Keith Haring's life, the Pyramid series represents a masterful synthesis of ancient symbolism and contemporary visual language. These screenprints—including Pyramid Teal, Pyramid Gold, Pyramid Yellow, Pyramids, and Pyramid Blue—demonstrate Haring's mature exploration of geometric forms and archetypal imagery. The pyramid motif, long associated with mysticism, eternity, and spiritual ascension, emerges as a powerful framework for Haring's signature vocabulary of radiant babies, barking dogs, and energetic linear patterns. This body of work reflects the artist's deepening engagement with themes of mortality, transcendence, and universal human experience during a period of profound personal significance.
Technically, the Pyramid series showcases Haring's exceptional command of screenprinting, a medium that perfectly suited his bold, graphic aesthetic. Each composition features the artist's characteristic thick black outlines and vibrant, unmodulated color fields that create immediate visual impact. The pyramidal structure organizes Haring's typically frenetic pictographic elements into hierarchical compositions, lending them an unexpected monumentality and gravitas. The variations in color across the series—from the electric energy of yellow to the contemplative depth of blue and teal—demonstrate Haring's sophisticated understanding of how chromatic choices influence emotional resonance and symbolic meaning.
From a market perspective, the Pyramid series occupies a significant position within Haring's printed oeuvre. As works produced in 1989, these screenprints carry particular weight for collectors, representing the artist's final creative statements before his untimely death in 1990. The series exemplifies the qualities most sought after in Haring's work: iconic imagery, masterful execution, rich symbolism, and historical importance. The combination of accessibility through the print medium and the profound content of these late works makes the Pyramid series especially valued by both institutional collections and discerning private collectors seeking museum-quality examples of Haring's legacy.
For acquisitions and authentication information regarding Keith Haring's Pyramid series, contact Guy Hepner gallery.
About Keith Haring
Keith Haring prints for sale at Guy Hepner include works from the most sought-after series in his catalogue: the Blueprint Drawings, Retrospect, Lucky Strike, Andy Mouse, and the Pop Shop editions. Keith Haring paintings for sale and Keith Haring original art for sale through our New York gallery are sourced from authenticated secondary market collections with full provenance.
Keith Haring (1958–1990) transformed the walls of the New York City subway into a gallery before taking his visual language to the world's most prestigious museums. Born in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, he arrived in New York in 1978 and developed the bold, energetic vocabulary — radiant babies, barking dogs, crawling figures — that would define his legacy. His career was cut short when he died of AIDS-related complications in 1990 at thirty-one, having compressed a lifetime's output into a decade of extraordinary productivity.
Keith Haring Paintings For Sale
Keith Haring paintings for sale represent some of the most sought-after works on the contemporary secondary market. His paintings — executed in acrylic on canvas, tarpaulin, or found materials — carry his full signature vocabulary: interlocking figures, radiating lines, and the symbolic shorthand developed across thousands of public works and private commissions. Major series include the Blueprint Drawings, Icons, and monumental canvases that translate his street aesthetic into gallery-scale statements.
Haring's auction record reflects his enduring market strength. Works from his most productive period (1982–1989) consistently achieve seven-figure results at Christie's, Sotheby's, and Phillips. Paintings from the White Icons series — stark works on black backgrounds — are among his most instantly recognisable and command exceptional premiums. At Guy Hepner Gallery, we source Keith Haring paintings for sale from authenticated secondary market collections with full provenance documentation.
Keith Haring Prints For Sale
Keith Haring prints for sale encompass a rich body of editions produced throughout the 1980s. His screenprint series are particularly prized: Andy Mouse, Lucky Strike, Retrospect (1989), and the Pop Shop editions produced through his own retail venture on Lafayette Street. Signed and numbered editions from these series are the most actively traded and form the foundation of many Haring collections.
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Beyond prints, Haring produced drawings, sculptures, and unique works on paper. His Blueprint Drawings — executed with ink on blueprint paper — offer collectors an intimate window into his process and are increasingly sought after. When acquiring Keith Haring original art for sale, prioritise works with clear exhibition history and provenance from dealers who worked with Haring during his lifetime. Signed prints from identified series with documented edition details offer the strongest combination of accessibility and long-term value.
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