[Tokyo] A message in pop

It was an exhibition where you could hear the subway and look for neon signs, and not just look at the exhibits, but feel the atmosphere and pick up information. Subway drawings on public display for the first time. The chalk was almost gone, but you could feel the passion of the person who managed to preserve them. When you actually see subway drawings, they look different from graffiti, so I looked into it and found some slight differences, so I've written about them below⤵️ For a more casual look at the exhibition, check out Reels🤣🔥 ──────────────── 📌Mori Arts Center Gallery "Keith Haring Exhibition: Art on the Streets" Dates: Saturday, December 9, 2023 - Sunday, February 25, 2024 📍Mori Tower 53, Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo ⇨Directly connected to Roppongi Station Exit 1C, 4 minutes walk from Roppongi Station Exit 3 on the Toei Subway Oedo Line 🕕10:00-19:00, until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays 🎫Adults, university and vocational school students 2,200 yen / Junior and senior high school students 1,700 yen / Elementary school students 700 yen, free for preschoolers ─────────────── 🌟Keith Haring and HIV Keith died at the age of 31. It was a complication of HIV. Speaking of HIV, it spreads through gay culture. Keith was also famous for being open about LGBT. In this era, he watched as more and more of his friends were infected with the disease and died and he also became ill. 🌟Keith Haring's activities Even though he knew he didn't have much time left, he worked to eradicate HIV, and not only that, he also worked for children in orphanages, and he also came to Japan. When I think about what a young man who was facing death was trying to leave behind, and whether I could have done something like that, I feel like I want to accept it. 🌟Keith Haring's beliefs This subway drawing is being shown in Japan for the first time You might wonder why he draws on subways and such, but it was his way of expressing his strong belief that "art is for everyone." He wanted to catch the attention of people who work hard in New York. He also makes works for children. His works are still spreading through collaborations, and the messages in his cute pop works are strong. Please take a look at his various works with that in mind♡ 💡Subway Drawing When you think of New York, you think of graffiti, but there seems to be a slight difference. He doesn't draw on the trains themselves, but on the advertising boards in subway stations with a technique of drawing with white chalk? It seems that this is called subway drawing. Of course, he is influenced by graffiti. 🌟Warhol and Keith He pays homage to Andy Mouse. He and Andy Warhol are friends who go to gay clubs together. 🌟There are so many Keith goods It seems that he was conscious of the simple motifs being accepted by the masses. When you think about it, it makes sense that he often collaborates with UNIQLO. I shopped a lot at this store. I wanted more! ! ! ─────────────── @naomiracleart Artholic NAOMI's introduction to must-see museums and exhibitions If you have any recommendations, please let me know! #keithharing #keithharing #keithharingexhibition #streetart #contemporaryart #현대미술 #museumtour #museum #museumlover #미술관 #artlover #artmuseum #contemporaryart #exhibitiontour #arttour #contemporaryartgallery #japanartourism #artravel #artourism