Gay pride art

Hi everyone!

In honor of pride month I thought I would highlight Keith Haring, an openly gay man and artist who incorporated themes of sexuality, openness and inclusivity of the Queer community, and advocacy for broadening the conversation surrounding AIDS. Haring, born in 1958 and having lived through Stonewall and a period period where homosexuality was illegal, as well as a time when there were misunderstandings surrounding AIDS and a lack of conversation, incorporated and grant the events of those years guide much of his art. This was a very bold statement as homosexuality was illegal, but it also fit the time as support was growing and New York had its first pride parade in 1970. 

There are two works of Haring’s I want to specifically highlight, a poster celebrating the 20th anniversary of Stonewall which focuses on LGBTQ+ campaign, and another perform titled Ignorance = Fear, which focuses on the silence surrounding AIDS.

The poster features four figures incorporated with gender symbols to symbolize lesbian and queer same sex couples. The dashes surrounding their legs energize this piece and its support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Ignorance = F