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Keith Haring Untitled (Aerobics) For Sale

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Keith Haring - Untitled (Aerobics), 1981, White chalk on black matte subway advertising paper affixed to jute canvas, moun...

Untitled (Aerobics), 1981

White chalk on black matte subway advertising paper affixed to jute canvas, mounted on wooden stretcher

105 x 70 cm

About this work

Keith Haring stands as one of the most consequential artists to emerge from the New York downtown scene of the early 1980s, his work bridging the worlds of street art, pop culture, and fine art with unprecedented fluency. His subway drawings, executed in white chalk on the blank black paper of expired advertising spaces throughout the New York transit system, represent the purest distillation of his democratic artistic vision and remain among the most sought-after works in his oeuvre. Untitled (Aerobics - KH01) dates from 1981, the period when Haring first began his guerrilla interventions in the subway system. The work captures his signature vocabulary of radiant energy lines and dynamic human figures, here depicting bodies in vigorous motion that speak to the era's fitness culture while maintaining the universal accessibility that defined his practice. The bold contrast of white chalk against black matte paper creates an immediate visual impact, the figures appearing to pulse with kinetic life. This particular example has been preserved through its mounting on jute canvas and wooden stretcher, ensuring the survival of what was originally conceived as an ephemeral gesture. Works from this early subway period seldom appear on the market, as many were destroyed, removed by transit authorities, or lost to the elements. When authenticated examples do surface, they command significant collector interest, reflecting both their historical importance and their increasing scarcity. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer this exceptional example from this pivotal moment in Haring's career. For acquisition inquiries or to arrange a private viewing, please contact the gallery directly.

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Auction History

Keith Haring - Untitled, from Andy Mouse

Untitled, from Andy Mouse · Keith Haring · Heritage Auctions · 2025-04 · $325,000

Keith Haring - Untitled (Feb 2, 1987)

Untitled (Feb 2, 1987) · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2023-09 · $277,200

Keith Haring - Untitled, from Growing (L. p. 91)

Untitled, from Growing (L. p. 91) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2026-03 · $255,232

Keith Haring - Untitled (Feb 3, 1987)

Untitled (Feb 3, 1987) · Keith Haring · Christie's · 2023-09 · $252,000

Keith Haring - Untitled 1-5 (L. pp. 30-33)

Untitled 1-5 (L. pp. 30-33) · Keith Haring · Sotheby's · 2018-09 · $247,046

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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.

Buy Keith Haring Original Art

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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