Keith, the kids and his art, NYC
Yes, I'm afraid so. I feel like my Father who is always reminiscing about his H.S. football years. Anyway, I was looking up the address for Keith Haring's Pop Shop in SoHo and I see that they are closing their doors for good in September. This makes me feel so sad because back in the 80's when the store first opened I went there. Keith had just been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer and of course I was familiar with him as Warhol's buddy and as a street artist.
Myself and boyfriend at the time, headed to the Pop Shop one day and Keith was there working. I remember the sweatshirts were about $25.00, which was a lot then. My b/f told Keith he would buy two if Keith would autograph them and he did. Keith told me he didn't like the article about himself in the Philly paper. That day I took a lot of photographs of Keith's cool art around the city. I especially loved his crack is wack billboard. He was such a sweet person. Years later he did pass away. His work still makes me happy when I see it and I saw it hanging on the wall in a restaurant two weeks ago! This store was a happy place and meeting Keith was such a thrill.
Keith, the kids and his art, NYC
| Posted by: Mary | August 2, 2005 10:06 PM |
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday...... |
| Posted by: Liz | August 2, 2005 10:11 PM |
Yes Mary, for me the 80's were about music and art. Reagan had working people by the balls (sound familar?) and DIY was the only way to go. There is no real scene like the east village in the 80's and I miss that. I guess 50 somethings say that about the 60's. One thing is for sure... I'm still the same Liz that loved NYC, art and the underground. I will never be a "yuppie" thank God. |
| Posted by: molly | August 3, 2005 07:00 AM |
aww Liz this is so sweet. keith was such a cool person- great artist. it's sad just reading ur blog and thinking about it! thanks for the link love |
| Posted by: looney | August 3, 2005 08:51 AM |
Nope, before my time I'm afraid. I leave it to you oldies. |
| Posted by: Paula | August 3, 2005 11:14 AM |
Ooo the 80's!! Back in the day when music was actually good! The glam rock and metal scene was the best!! *sighs* Memories...hehehe Thanks Liz. I love thinking back. =) |
| Posted by: Paula | August 3, 2005 11:15 AM |
Ooo the 80's!! Back in the day when music was actually good! The glam rock and metal scene was the best!! *sighs* Memories...hehehe Thanks Liz. I love thinking back. =) |
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| Posted by: JAMES | August 3, 2005 01:14 PM |
Here in LA, there is the big Basquiat retrospective and I'm scared to go because I know I'll start crying.... |
| Posted by: molly | August 16, 2005 07:08 PM |
OMG JAMES POSTED ON YOUR BLOG! I WOULD DIE!!! |