Acrylic on panel. Signed, dated “August 1982” and inscribed “FOR FAB 5 FRED (FRED BRATHWAITE)” on the reverse. 27.4 x 29 cm. . [CH].
- Keith Haring dedicated this painting to rapper, hip-hop pioneer, and MTV host Fab 5 Freddy. - Pop art in the style of Haring: bold colors, comic-like figures, dance and movement, and the vibe of the New York street art scene. - A human figure drawn from a single line is the trademark of Haring's world-famous, unmistakable visual language. - In the year it was created, the legendary Tony Shafrazi Gallery in Soho, New York, showed Haring's first solo show. - “Party of Life”: In 2024/25, the Museum Brandhorst in Munich dedicates a major exhibition to Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, attracting record numbers of visitors and featuring works and collaborations with Fab 5 Freddy and other artists, sprayers, and music icons of the time.

Fred Brathwaite Collection / Fab 5 Freddy, New York (obtained directly from the artist). Hal Meltzer Collection, New York/Los Angeles (acquired from the above in the 1980s). Private collection, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany (acquired from the above in 1996)

Colorful, characteristic work in good condition. With tiny shrinkage cracks in the black and orange areas as a result of the material. A few subtle traces of rubbing, slightly more pronounced in the green area. Small studio marks and paint adhesion, it appears that paint dripped onto the panel during the process of creation. It is possible that a slightly different shade of orange was accidentally used, which is also visible along the edges of the painting. The lower left corner of the painting has suffered a tiny loss of material. The paint drips running down the outer edges have suffered partial loss of color. The condition report was compiled in daylight with a UV light source and to the best of our knowledge and belief.