The Marriage of Heaven and Hell 1984

Keith Haring made this drawing, Marriage of Heaven and Hell, with black marker, and it’s just bursting with life! Haring's marks are so simple, so clear. You know, it's funny, because when I look at it, I immediately think about how much process is hidden in plain sight. Check out that crisp, almost graphic quality. It’s all about the surface, the bold lines defining every figure. What's fascinating is how he fills the space with this swirling energy, this dance of figures and symbols. The two hands reaching out, one from above, one from below. Are they meeting? Are they fighting? That little cross on the lower hand – it’s such a small detail, but it changes everything. Haring reminds me a bit of Miró, that same playful spirit, but with a totally different vibe. Both artists create their own visual language, and use it to talk about really big ideas. Art is like that, right? It keeps the conversation going.