Haring, Keith (American, 1958-1990), One Eye Figure - Subway Drawing, 1981, charcoal on black paper, since mounted to a backing board, unsigned, sheet 26.75 x 34.25 inches, floated in a white wood frame 29.5 x 37 inches. Steve says: Keith Haring has a slight Pittsburgh connection. He attended the Ivy School of Art until he dropped out and moved to New York in 1978. He started the subway drawings in the 1980s, drawing with chalk on the black paper used to cover expired advertisement panels in the subway. The work I ‘saved’ was in the Astor Place westbound subway station, near where Keith lived at the time in 1981. It had already been partially torn off the wall so I felt obliged to carefully remove it and return to Pittsburgh with it rolled under my arm. I am lucky enough to have collected other works of his and to have met him several times. He was a gentle soul and I remember him as a fighter against AIDS, a supporter of LGBT rights, and a unique compassion for children. Haring wrote about this period that 'The images are part of the collective consciousness of modern man. Sometimes they stem from world events, sometimes from ideas about technology or people changing roles in relation to God and evolution. All of the drawings use images that universally readable. They are often inspired by popular culture.' Creasing and small tear at upper right quadrant; loss to corners; other small tears along the edges. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .