Pop Shop VI (Plate 3)

Keith Haring’s Pop Shop series is a joyful, energetic celebration of his belief that art should be for everyone. Created between 1987 and 1990, these vibrant prints reflect the spirit of Haring’s iconic Pop Shop. Pop Shop was a shop he opened in downtown Manhattan in 1986 to make his art accessible to all. A project that was praised by Andy Warhol. “My shop is an extension of what I was doing in the subway stations, breaking down the barriers between high and low art,” Keith Haring The Pop Shop was more than just a shop; it was an extension of Haring’s artistic vision. It sold t-shirts, badges, jewellery and magnets featuring his unmistakable designs, sometimes for as little as 50 cents. Whether aimed at kids or seasoned collectors, the idea was simple: art should be enjoyed by everyone. “I could earn more money if I just painted a few things and jacked up the price,” Haring once remarked, “but that’s not what I’m about.”