Minimalist and street-graffiti artist, Keith Haring, influenced a new generation of graffiti artist and post-modernists. His ability to create simple, yet, meaningful images such as his barking dog and the radiant baby made his work iconic, as he projected ideas of birth, love, death and sex in a new and innovative medium. The documentary footage is grimy and scratchy, which contributes to the vibe of the 90's and the grittiness of Haring's work. In it, he explains his desire for commercial fame, while balancing his underground reputation as a street artist.
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