Carlos Baudet
ART 203
Contemporary Protest Art
Ignorance=Fear, 1989, Keith Haring, Poster
During the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s & 90s, Keith Haring was one of the most widely recognized artists
trying to bring awareness, education, and compassion to the AIDS virus. He produced many pieces like
the one above to educate the public about the AIDS virus. This piece is located on The Keith Haring
Foundation website and prints of the poster can be ordered via the website. This piece has good use of
dominant colors and the use of lines to demonstrate emotion. Haring’s work at the time helped in
bringing awareness and breaking the stereotypes of the AIDS virus. His artwork and the proceeds from
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