By the editorial team of MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Network
The 20th-century art enfant terrible—Keith Haring’s pop art exhibition is making its debut in Taiwan for the first time ever. Haring’s works masterfully employ simple, bold outlines and bright, eye-catching colors to express a strong pop art vibe, often making viewers feel as if the whole city is his stage.
The Keith Haring special exhibition runs until April 10. (Image source / Pop "Graffiti" Keith Haring Special Exhibition)
Keith Haring’s spontaneous, free-spirited, and direct style of conveying messages left audiences in awe. His unique style skyrocketed to fame when he was interviewed and spontaneously used white chalk to graffiti on a subway station advertisement board, quickly making him a household name. His work has since garnered widespread attention.
〈Subway Drawing〉 (1981–1983) (Image source / Pop "Graffiti" Keith Haring Special Exhibition)
〈Andy Mouse〉 (1986) (Image source / Pop "Graffiti" Keith Haring Special Exhibition)
Adhering to the belief of bringing art to the masses, iconic images such as glowing babies, barking dogs, and kneeling figures have become universally recognized visual language, widely accepted and loved by the public, eventually turning into symbols of pop culture.
〈Radiant Baby〉 (1990) (Image source / Pop "Graffiti" Keith Haring Special Exhibition)
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Pop • Graffiti Keith Haring Special Exhibition
Exhibition Period: January 20, 2016 (Wed) – April 10, 2016 (Sun)
Exhibition Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Last admission at 17:30)
Venue: Special Exhibition Room, First Floor, National Museum of History
Address: No. 49, Nanhai Road, Taipei City
Ticket Information
Full Price: NT$280
Discounted Price: NT$250 (for university students and below, groups of 20 or more, and children aged 6 and above)
Special Price: NT$140 (for seniors aged 65 and above; ID required)
Free Admission
Children under 6 years old (ID required); children under 120 cm (accompanied by an adult with a ticket)
Persons with disabilities and one accompanying person (admission with valid certificate)