born in Pennsylvania in 1958
inspired by Walt Disney, Dr. Seuss
studied commercial graphic art
dropped out of school in Pittsburgh, moved to NYC

befriended other artists like Scharf and Basquiat
became part of club 57 and alternative art scene
began creating his subway drawings

created public projects, exhibitions internationally
worked with children's charities and programs
created the Pop Shop to make his art accessible

diagnosed with AIDS in 1988
found the Keith Haring Foundation in 1989
died due to AIDS-related complications on 2/16/1990