Keith Haring - American Flag poster

Offset lithograph printed on smooth heavy fine art paper

Dimensions approximately 50 x 70 cm (19.7 x 27.5 inches)

Official edition published by NOUVELLESIMAGES, authorized by the Keith Haring Estate with licensing details printed

Signed within the plate at the bottom

This artwork by Keith Haring reimagines the American flag through his unique visual language. Red and white stripes form the background while bold yellow human figures replace traditional symbols of patriotism. In the upper left section where stars are usually displayed, Haring places dynamic dancing characters interacting with large white stars set against a deep blue field.

With energy and movement at the heart of the composition, the figures appear to tumble, climb, and float across the flag. Their joyful presence contrasts with the rigidity of national iconography and invites viewers to rethink ideas of freedom, identity, and unity. The piece captures Haring’s playful spirit and his belief in expression beyond borders and conventions.

Created in the 1980s, this image reflects Haring’s ongoing commitment to social commentary through visual simplicity. It carries both humor and critical depth, encouraging the viewer to see symbols of power in a new light.

Keith Haring was born in nineteen fifty eight in Reading Pennsylvania and became one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. He began his career by drawing with white chalk in New York subway stations, where his simple figures quickly caught public attention. His work combined bold visual language with social and political themes including equality, love, illness, and identity.

As a deeply committed activist, Haring used his art to speak out against injustice, particularly during the height of the AIDS crisis. He created murals, posters, public works, and educational campaigns, always with a focus on accessibility and direct communication.

Keith Haring passed away in nineteen ninety at the age of thirty one, but his art lives on through foundations, museums, and streets around the world. His work continues to inspire new generations through its clarity, urgency, and spirit of inclusion.