Book Review: Keith Haring – The Story of His Life by Paolo Parisi
Celebrated artist, activist and humanitarian, Keith Haring is the perfect subject for this graphic novel. Focused on three colors, this comic-book tells the fascinating life story of a man who lived his truth on all kinds of canvases.
This attractive graphic biography chronicles the life of Keith Haring. Paulo Parisi covers everything, from his childhood in Kutztown, Philadelphia, all the way up to his tragic passing in the AIDS pandemic. The ambition of this timeframe has pros and cons. For a complete newcomer to Haring’s work, this is an informative overview of his life’s story. There are plenty of fun moments enhanced by the visual medium, from his gallery shows to Larry Levan’s thumping DJ sets in Paradise Garage. Conversely, the decision to include everything means that certain parts have a cursory feel. Topics like Haring’s ascendancy through New York graffiti, the Pop Shop he opened in New York and Tokyo, or his political activism could each fill a standalone book. Skimming through them all comes at the expense of critical excavations. That being said, Prestel have included a thorough bibliography at the back, for readers wishing to learn more.
“Art is nothing if you don’t reach every segment of the people.”
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