The Story Of Red And Blue 11
The Story Of Red And Blue 11
Signed Print
Keith Haring
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 90
Year: 1989
Size: H 56cm x W 42cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| October 2023 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| April 2017 | Artcurial | France | |||
| December 2015 | Artcurial | France | |||
| June 2015 | Karl & Faber | Germany | |||
| June 2014 | Karl & Faber | Germany |
Meaning & Analysis
The Story Of Red And Blue 11 is a signed colour lithograph by Pop artist, Keith Haring. Released in 1989 in a limited edition of 90, this print is part of The Story Of Red And Blue series. Representative of Haring’s desire to create a visual language that appealed to both children and adults alike, the series is formed of a variety of simplified images reminiscent of children’s fictional characters. Throughout the series Haring limits his colour palette to bright red and blue and renders each image in his distinctive linear style with black rounded lines.
The Story Of Red And Blue 11 shows two figures depicted in Haring’s trademark figurative style, each holding in their hands a bright red ball with smiling faces. Haring’s use of action lines that radiate from the figures creates a sense of dynamism and movement to the image.
This is a playful and appealing image that is reminiscent of traditional children’s story book illustrations, however throughout the series there seems not to be any cohesive storyline. Despite giving the viewer no context to this unusual image, Haring’s use of simplified shapes and recognisable figures work to create a universally comical image. The energetic lines and bright colours used encourages the viewer to find a sense of joy from this print.
Keith Haring was a luminary of the 1980s downtown New York scene. His distinctive visual language pioneered one-line Pop Art drawings and he has been famed for his colourful, playful imagery. Haring's iconic energetic motifs and figures were dedicated to influencing social change, and particularly challenging stigma around the AIDS epidemic. Haring also pushed for the accessibility of art by opening Pop Shops in New York and Japan, selling a range of ephemera starting from as little as 50 cents. Haring's legacy has been cemented in the art-activism scene and is a testament to power of art to inspire social change
