Sotheby’s is currently presenting Dear Keith: Works from the Personal Collection of Keith Haring, a dedicated online auction open for bidding through 1 October 2020. It presents 140+ works of art and objects from Haring’s personal collection, all on offer from the Keith Haring Foundation – an organization established by the artist shortly before his death in 1990 from HIV/AIDS-related causes. Haring’s collection features works gifted to, purchased by and traded with Haring among friends and artists in his community, including Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kenny Scharf, and many more.

All of the works are appearing at auction for the first time, together revealing never-before-told stories about Haring’s community and bringing to life the celebrated art scene of 1970s and 80s New York – from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and Club 57 to street art and beyond.

 

 

In keeping with the Keith Haring Foundation’s mission to sustain and expand the artist’s legacy of philanthropy, full proceeds from the auction will benefit The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York (also known as The Center) – an organization that empowers the queer community of New York to lead healthy, successful lives; celebrates the community’s diversity and advocates for justice and opportunity.

 

 

Even if you cannot afford to bid (!) then go visit  the  exhibition will be on view in Sotheby’s York Avenue galleries BUT HURRY AS IT CLOSES SEPT 3OTH

Contact Sotheby’s directly with any viewing requests. Following the guidelines for the Phase Four reopening of Manhattan, we are able to accommodate clients in our building by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, contact [email protected] or +1 212 606 7171.