Keith Haring's 54th birthday

Keith Haring's birthday celebrated with Google Doodle

Keith Haring (May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990) was an artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s. Keith Haring died of AIDS-related illnesses in 1990 at the age of 31. Was an artist and social activist whose work responded to the New York City street culture of the 1980s. Mentored by Andy Warhol, Haring opened a small shop called Pop Shop, selling merchandise bearing his iconic images including T-shirts, toys, posters, badges and key rings as well as reproductions of his art.