Keith Haring
Ludo, 1985
The complete portfolio of five lithographs in colours
25 3/4 x 18 7/8 in
65.5 x 48 cm
65.5 x 48 cm
All signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 90 (there were also 15 artist's proofs).
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‘My drawings don’t try to imitate life; they try to create life’. This five-part series, ‘Ludo’, with its mix of body parts and monsters rendered in an aboriginal inspired style,...
‘My drawings don’t try to imitate life; they try to create life’. This five-part series, ‘Ludo’, with its mix of body parts and monsters rendered in an aboriginal inspired style, is both abstract and ambiguous, with a frenzied atmosphere. It demonstrates Haring’s self-reflective notion, a rhythmic set of compositions that focus on patterns, rather than achieving realism.
The dominant presence of the colour red creates a consistent aura of anxiety that runs through each print. Having not featured this style in his previous work, the undeniable chaos within these prints marks a moment of transition in his career. Haring was known to reflect his opinions regarding contemporary social and political events in his work. He highlighted the hardships faced in the LGBTQ community, particularly referencing gay rights and promoting AIDS awareness - two topics that were particularly relevant to the artist’s personal life.
The complete portfolio of five lithographs in colours, 1985, on Arches wove paper, all signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 90 (there were also 15 artist's proofs), published by Éditions F.B., Paris, the full sheets, loose (as issued), within the original paper folder with title on the front and justification at the back, additionally signed in pencil on the justification. 65.5 x 48 cm. (25 3/4 x 19 in.)
The dominant presence of the colour red creates a consistent aura of anxiety that runs through each print. Having not featured this style in his previous work, the undeniable chaos within these prints marks a moment of transition in his career. Haring was known to reflect his opinions regarding contemporary social and political events in his work. He highlighted the hardships faced in the LGBTQ community, particularly referencing gay rights and promoting AIDS awareness - two topics that were particularly relevant to the artist’s personal life.
The complete portfolio of five lithographs in colours, 1985, on Arches wove paper, all signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 90 (there were also 15 artist's proofs), published by Éditions F.B., Paris, the full sheets, loose (as issued), within the original paper folder with title on the front and justification at the back, additionally signed in pencil on the justification. 65.5 x 48 cm. (25 3/4 x 19 in.)
Literature
Klaus Littmann, Keith Haring, Editions on paper, 1982-1990, pp. 44-4712
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