Statue of Liberty 1986

This is Keith Haring's ‘Statue of Liberty’, a screenprint of the iconic monument bathed in the radiant hues of green, yellow and orange. I can almost see Haring in his downtown studio, probably with music blasting, meticulously stenciling those colors, building up those layers. Those strong black outlines—they’re so decisive! Look how they capture the essence of form while still maintaining a sense of playfulness. It’s like a visual shorthand, instantly recognizable and yet uniquely Haring. The orange background feels so warm, so inviting, like the sun beating down on the city, while the green of the Statue of Liberty really pops, making her look almost alive. And those little yellow figures at the base, are they dancing, celebrating, protesting? Haring always had a knack for packing so much into seemingly simple forms. Haring was so inspired by Warhol and influenced so many others too! He injected street art with fine art, and fine art with political messaging—it’s all about keeping that conversation going, using art as a tool to express, provoke, and connect.