Andy Mouse Series Postcards: Complete Set of 4 1986 HS

Year1986

Hand SignedLower Center in Black Marker 

Condition Excellent 

Purchased fromPrivate Collector 2001 

Story / Additional InfoThis lot contains all four cards in Keith Haring's Andy Mouse Series. Printed by Art Unlimited Amsterdam in Holland. Andy Mouse I > Card No: A 2156 Andy Mouse II > Card No: A 2157Andy Mouse III > Card No: A 2158 Andy Mouse IV > Card No: A 2159 Andy Mouse is a series of 4 prints created by American artist Keith Haring in 1986. The character Andy Mouse is a fusion between Disney's Mickey Mouse and Andy Warhol. The four prints depict fellow pop artist Andy Warhol as Mickey Mouse. The two artists met at an exhibition at the Tony Shafrazi Gallery in New York in 1984 and became fast friends. In this series, Haring pays tribute to his friend and creative role model. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

LID167386

Keith Haring - United States

American artist Keith Haring was best known for his graffiti-inspired drawings, which he first made in subway stations and later exhibited in museums.Artist Keith Haring was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He moved to New York City in 1978 and began using the city as his canvas, making chalk drawings in subway stations. His art was eventually seen everywhere from public murals and nightclubs to galleries and museums around the world. He was also known for his activism in promoting AIDS awareness. He died of AIDS-related complications on February 16, 1990, at age 31. Listings wanted.