The only way art lives is through the experience of the observer. The reality of art begins with the eyes of the beholder, through imagination, invention and confrontation.
Keith HaringI think as much as possible, an artist, if he has any kind of social or political concern, has toโฆexpose as much as possible what he sees so that some people think about things that they donโt normally think aboutโฆ [Art] should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination and encourages people to go further.
Keith HaringShapes that contain no inner components of positive/negative relationships will function better with other shapes of the same nature.
Keith HaringI've always wanted to work for Walt Disney. That's what I thought I was going to do when I grew up.
Keith Haring