![]() Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1988, Haring’s prodigious career was brief, and he died of AIDS-related complications on Februat the age of 31. By the mid-1980s, he had befriended fellow artists Andy Warhol, Kenny Scharf, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and collaborated with celebrities like the singer Grace Jones. Haring moved to New York in the late 1970s to attend the School of Visual Arts, and soon immersed himself in the city’s graffiti culture. It celebrates humanity instead of manipulating it.” Born on in Reading, PA, he grew up in neighboring Kutztown, where he was inspired to draw from an early age by Walt Disney cartoons and his father who was an amateur cartoonist. “It should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further. “I don't think art is propaganda,” he once stated. His white chalk drawings could often been found on the blank poster marquees in New York’s public spaces and subways. Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist known for his illustrative depictions of figures and symbols. Minor age related wear in otherwise good overall vintage condition. Which of these watches from the Swatch Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring collaboration do you find most intriguing and why? Let us know in the comments below.Rare vintage original 1980s Keith Haring illustrated poster for Swatch Watches & Saks Fifth Ave. ![]() The watch is splash resistant and has a quartz movement. A red buckle, yellow baton hands and a yellow loop create cohesiveness throughout the design, elevating the timepiece into the realm of true art. A bright blue plastic 41 mm case breaks up the mesmerising pattern. The design is carried onto the white strap. The lines bend in and out creating a mirage-like effect. The black and white dial shows Mickey as if looked through a hypnotised gaze. Bold primary colours are mixed with the artist’s iconic curved line work. The style of this watch embodies the heart of Keith Haring’s work. Adding another pop of colour is the single yellow loop on the strap. Delicately contrasting the otherwise simple design is a set of skeleton pop-yellow hands. At the centre of the black dial, another one of Haring’s works of Mickey Mouse is featured. The 41 mm case is made of opaque black plastic keeping the design understated, ensuring the artwork truly stands out. Standing out with it’s more minimalist style the Mickey Blanc Sur Noir watch features a mostly monochromatic black and white design with the exception of some small bright yellow detailing. The watch is quartz powered and splash resistant. The Disney logo and Keith Haring’s signature have been printed onto the strap’s free loops to mark the collaboration. Half of the strap mimics the dial with red and white stripes while the other half is a solid red colour with a white underside. The striped motif if carried on onto the silicone strap. It stands out and creates a cohesive work of art, against the red-striped white dial. The double-layer illusion is created through Keith Haring illustration of Disney’s most famous character being printed on the glass. Its case is made of clear plastic and measures 34 mm in diameter. The Mouse Marinier model is inspired by the character’s signature colours red, white and black. Fun yet far from juvenile, these models are sure to add some happiness into your everyday life. Whether you’re a fan of Disney, Swatch or the amazing work of Keith Haring, this playful collection aims to bring a touch of childhood joy into your everyday life and remind you of the wonder the world holds. ![]() Swatch has an established relationship with the artist, first collaborating on a collection in 1986. ![]() This new collection Swatch Mickey Mouse X Keith Haring has been inspired by Haring’s art and his well-known affinity towards the pop culture icon that is Mickey Mouse. He raised to fame through his graffiti work and later became an activist supporting the LGBTQ+ community through his work and the messages of his art. ![]() Keith Haring was amongst the artists popularizing this style of art from the 1980s. ![]()
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