Although Keith Haring was just 31 when he died of AIDS-related complications in 1990, his iconic graffiti-inspired pop art and LGBTQ activism remain vibrant in everything from clothing lines to international exhibitions. On Saturday, December 8, his work will be celebrated in the Rainbow Room at the SF LGBT Center, with his sister Kay signing her best-selling book Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing (Dial Books, 2017).
Kay explains that she wrote the book to answer a question that she is frequently asked: “What was Keith like as a kid?” She answers, “He was always drawing.”
“What I most want people to remember about Keith is his deep commitment to community and his unending generosity,” she adds. “He also worked hard. He had a vision that everyone could be connected through art. He believed in what he was doing and just kept drawing!”
In addition to the book signing, Kay will do a Q&A. A portion of the book sale proceeds will be donated to the SF LGBT Center at 1800 Market Street. The book will be read by renowned drag queen and storyteller Honey Mahogany of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame.
The event will also feature a kid’s fashion show by Emily Payne from Project Runway. She is the designer of acclaimed kid’s clothing line Devon Rose. Legendary local DJs Boomzilla and Pete Avila will be DJing throughout the day.
An art sale of donated works inspired by Keith Haring will benefit the Center. Participating artists will include Angelina and Izabella Anguino-Jacobs, Rene Capone, Cody Furguson, Elaine Leon, Blue Logan, Jason Mecier, Karl Marks, Wayne Moraghan, Paix Robinson, Stephen Strange, Evan Venegas, Tyler Wallach and Jim Williams.
There will be Keith Haring-inspired art activities, with the opportunity to make arty buttons. Dog Eared Books in the Castro will be in attendance as well, selling art books and licensed items from the Pop Shop.
The organizers extend special thanks to Kay, the SF LGBT Center Community Programs team, Micha Oliver, Jim Williams, Honey Mahogany, Emily Payne, Pete Avila, Boomzilla, Clubcard Printing, Blick Art Materials, Dog Eared Books and JW Marriott.
Although the Noon–4 pm event will be free, advance registration is strongly encouraged. To do so, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Qpok0C
For more information:
Keith Haring – http://www.haring.com/
Kay Haring – http://kayharing.com/
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