Keith Haring in Iowa City 1984

Keith Haring made this poster to advertise his show in Iowa City in 1984, and it's like an invitation to join his world. The bold, red backdrop grabs your attention, and then those thick, black lines – they're like a roadmap of his mind. Haring's figures are so simple, yet they pulsate with energy, especially the little squiggles that signify heat or motion. Look at the figure holding the TV, there’s a blank white space where their head should be, but energy radiates out, it makes me think of the way communication and technology impact our sense of self. Haring's art is like a language. He doesn’t hide the process. The poster speaks to a freedom and openness, reminding me of artists like Dubuffet, who embraced raw, unfiltered expression. There's no preciousness here, just a direct line to the artist's thoughts and feelings. It's art that wants to connect, provoke, and maybe even change the world.