KEITH HARING 1ST ED. TONY SHAFRAZI GALLERY CATALOG

VERY RARE FIRST EDITION, Keith Haring Tony Shafrazi Exhibition Catalog 1982 at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery NYC. NYC thrift store pickup over 20 years ago The much seminal & highly collectible, Keith Haring 1982 lithograph on paper first edition of this book, limited to 2000 copies, scarce & sought after book catalog featuring the iconic neon fluorescent pink card stock Three Eyed Smiling Face cover, 127 plates & illustrations (16 in color). 144 pp. (the first 32 on yellow paper). Softcover metal-wire spiral binding with printed covers folded and bound at the open edges. 15 double-sided lithographic inserts approximately 9.25 x 9 inches (folded closed). This historic catalog book was first published for Haring’s SoHo debut at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery October 9, 1982 which is where his fame and recognition began, and captures some of his most iconic pieces and images that catapulted Keith Haring to be a world renown artist. A piece of art history. Includes a forward by publisher Tony Shafrazi, as well as as descriptive analysis, quotes, and remembrances text by Keith Haring, Jeffrey Deitch, Robert Pincus-Witten, and David Shapiro. Designed by Dan Friedman with photographs of Haring's subway drawings by Haring’s close friend, Tseng Kwong Chi. Printed by Fleetwood Press in New York City. This was first released when Haring made his SOHO gallery debut at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery, a one man breakout exhibition in 1982 opening of Keith Haring's exhibition at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery in SoHo on October 9, 1982. Publisher: Tony Shafrazi Gallery Printed: Fleetwood Press in a limited edition of 2000. Creator: Keith Haring Creation Year: 1982 Dimensions: Height: 9 in (22.86 cm) Width: 9 in (22.86 cm) Medium: Lithograph, Offset Movement & Style: Pop Art Period: 1(contact info removed) Condition: Good Gallery Location: NEW YORK, NY