Keith Haring Subway Painting

Andrew Nov 07, 2026
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a man sitting on a bench in front of a blackboard with the words art in transit

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Keith Haring on the New York subway, 1983

a man sitting on a bench in front of a blackboard with the words art in transit
a man sitting on a bench in front of a blackboard with the words art in transit

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Keith Haring : Paris-metro
Keith Haring : Paris-metro
a man writing on a blackboard in front of a white brick wall with graffiti
a man writing on a blackboard in front of a white brick wall with graffiti

Keith Haring Final Painting

Classic Photo: Keith Haring paints on the subway

a man sitting on the ground in front of a blackboard with writing on it
a man sitting on the ground in front of a blackboard with writing on it
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Happy Valentine's Day from us to you! These photos from 1983 show our beloved alumnus Keith Haring drawing in the 5th Ave/53rd St. station of the NYC subway.

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two young men standing in front of a black and white drawing on the side of a building
two young men standing in front of a black and white drawing on the side of a building
a man writing on a chalk board in front of a wall
a man writing on a chalk board in front of a wall
SVA alumn Keith Haring Drawing in the NYC Subway for Valentine's Day
SVA alumn Keith Haring Drawing in the NYC Subway for Valentine's Day
a person sitting on the ground in front of a wall with graffiti written on it
a person sitting on the ground in front of a wall with graffiti written on it
a black and blue sign on the side of a building next to a wall with graffiti
a black and blue sign on the side of a building next to a wall with graffiti
a man leaning against a wall in front of a poster
a man leaning against a wall in front of a poster
Keith Haring on Linea 2 in Mexico City's Metro.
Keith Haring on Linea 2 in Mexico City's Metro.
Keith Harring: Art in Tranist
Keith Harring: Art in Tranist
Keith Haring - part3
Keith Haring - part3
a man standing next to a subway car with graffiti on it's side and the words, kein harling chak drawings in nyc subways
a man standing next to a subway car with graffiti on it's side and the words, kein harling chak drawings in nyc subways

Keith Haring on Linea 2 in Mexico City's Metro.

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Keith Haring’s Subway Chalk Art Between 1980 and 1985, Keith Haring turned New York City’s subway stations into a vibrant, ever-evolving gallery. Seizing the empty black panels used for outdated ads, Haring created more than 5,000 chalk drawings. These ephemeral works showcased his iconic figures — radiant babies, dancing bodies, and barking dogs — instantly recognizable for their energy, simplicity, and bold lines. His spontaneous, public art challenged the boundaries between street art...

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