The Passion of Keith Haring

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What was Keith Haring's artistic style?

  1. Pop art

  2. Abstract expressionism

  3. Surrealism

  4. Minimalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring was a prominent figure in the pop art movement of the 1980s.

Where was Keith Haring born?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. San Francisco

  4. Chicago


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Keith Haring was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, on May 4, 1958.

What was the name of Keith Haring's first solo exhibition?

  1. The Radiant Child

  2. Keith Haring: A Retrospective

  3. The Art of Keith Haring

  4. Keith Haring: Pop Shop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring's first solo exhibition, titled 'The Radiant Child,' was held at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery in New York City in 1981.

Which of the following is NOT a recurring motif in Keith Haring's artwork?

  1. Dancing figures

  2. Hearts

  3. Dogs

  4. Crosses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dancing figures, hearts, and dogs are common motifs in Keith Haring's artwork, while crosses are not.

What was the name of Keith Haring's public art project in Philadelphia?

  1. Crack is Wack

  2. The Mural of Unity

  3. The AIDS Awareness Project

  4. The Keith Haring Foundation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring's public art project in Philadelphia was titled 'Crack is Wack' and was created in 1986.

Which artist collaborated with Keith Haring on the mural 'The Berlin Wall'?

  1. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  2. Andy Warhol

  3. Kenny Scharf

  4. Robert Rauschenberg


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Keith Haring collaborated with Kenny Scharf on the mural 'The Berlin Wall' in 1986.

What was the name of Keith Haring's foundation, established after his death?

  1. The Keith Haring Foundation

  2. The Keith Haring Estate

  3. The Keith Haring Trust

  4. The Keith Haring Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Keith Haring Foundation was established after his death in 1990 to support emerging artists and AIDS awareness projects.

Which of the following is NOT a major theme in Keith Haring's artwork?

  1. Love

  2. Sex

  3. Death

  4. Politics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Love, sex, and death are major themes in Keith Haring's artwork, while politics is not a prominent theme.

What was the name of Keith Haring's first major retrospective exhibition?

  1. Keith Haring: A Retrospective

  2. The Art of Keith Haring

  3. Keith Haring: Pop Shop

  4. The Radiant Child


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring's first major retrospective exhibition, titled 'Keith Haring: A Retrospective,' was held at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City in 1991.

Which of the following is NOT a medium that Keith Haring used in his artwork?

  1. Painting

  2. Sculpture

  3. Photography

  4. Video


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Keith Haring used painting, sculpture, and photography in his artwork, but he did not work with video.

What was the name of Keith Haring's store in New York City?

  1. The Pop Shop

  2. The Keith Haring Store

  3. The Haring Store

  4. The Art Store


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring's store in New York City was called 'The Pop Shop' and sold a variety of merchandise featuring his artwork.

Which of the following artists was NOT a contemporary of Keith Haring?

  1. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  2. Andy Warhol

  3. Kenny Scharf

  4. Roy Lichtenstein


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Kenny Scharf were contemporaries of Keith Haring, while Roy Lichtenstein was an artist of the previous generation.

What was the name of Keith Haring's last major public artwork?

  1. The Berlin Wall

  2. Crack is Wack

  3. The AIDS Awareness Project

  4. The Keith Haring Foundation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Keith Haring's last major public artwork was 'The AIDS Awareness Project,' which was created in 1989.

Which of the following is NOT a major influence on Keith Haring's artwork?

  1. Pop art

  2. Street art

  3. African art

  4. Japanese art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pop art, street art, and African art were major influences on Keith Haring's artwork, while Japanese art was not a significant influence.

What was the name of Keith Haring's first major solo exhibition in Europe?

  1. The Radiant Child

  2. Keith Haring: A Retrospective

  3. The Art of Keith Haring

  4. Keith Haring: Pop Shop


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keith Haring's first major solo exhibition in Europe was titled 'Keith Haring: A Retrospective' and was held at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in 1986.

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