Pop Shop 1 1987

Keith Haring made "Pop Shop 1" with screen printing, and its wildness just jumps out, doesn't it? Haring's colors and bold outlines grab your eye and don't let go, and the figures are solid blocks of color, like cut-outs, so it all feels immediate, a pure blast of energy. Look at that yellow figure in the center, arms raised, almost like it’s being plugged into something. One hand grabs a disc being offered by a red figure on the left, while a green figure on the right also reaches out. The black lines that outline these figures are super bold, almost comic-like, and they give everything this flat, graphic punch. Haring reminds me a bit of Fernand Léger, who also loved those strong lines and simple shapes, but Haring is way more punk rock. He's all about bringing art to the streets, making it loud, and letting everyone in on the fun. With Haring, it’s never about one right answer; it’s about keeping the conversation going.