Keith Haring Original 1991 Sesame Street "Exit" Basketball 12.5x15.5 Custom Framed Hand-Painted Animation Production Cel (Haring COA & FFE Hologram)

Rare Authentic hand inked and hand-painted animation production cel from the art of Keith Haring (D 1990) actually used in the production of an animated spot in the show "Sesame Street". Clear cel on a copy of the original 1987 Boys and Girls Club Mural and Keith Haring painting the wall background with production numbers on the lower right corner of the cel. Measures approximately 12.5" x 10.5" in size. Custom framed 12" x 15" with the archival mat. Also includes a photocopy of the script and storyboard. This is a one-of-a-kind piece. Contains an authentication numbered holographic seal on the lower left with FFE authentication COA on the back of the framed art.

Cel was part of a cartoon SEGMENT entitled "EXIT" created for Children's Television Workshop completed 1991 and aired on "Sesame Street" The Basketball player. The concept, drawing, characters as well as Scripts and test animation were created by Keith Haring beginning in 1989 and 1990 under the direction of Arlene Sherman Producer for Children’s Television Workshop. Before his death Haring conferred with Animator Bill Davis to bring his characters to life on the screen in 1990. Test animation was completed and final contracts were signed in 1991.

The production can be seen on Sesame Street and Youtube.com

The characters, doctor, break dancer ,weightlifter and all jump off the wall out of the mural with playing as they goal. The children playing in the room leave through the Exit and the painted characters follow them out of the room under the Exit sign

This item includes a copy of the original storyboard and letters from the Haring Foundation and Children’s Television Workshop, full and complete documentation of the animation project beginning in 1991.

About Keith Haring

Keith Haring developed an aptitude for drawing at a very early age, often copying cartoon characters from Disney movies and Dr. Seuss books. Haring moved to New York in 1978, where, he found a thriving artistic community taking place in the streets, the clubs, and the subways, beyond the confines of museums and galleries. He befriended artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Kenny Scharf, as well as musicians and graffiti writers and began having exhibitions and performances at venues like Club 57, reflecting the mix of art, nightlife, fashion, performance, and music that characterized the artistic climate of the time.

In the early 1980s, Haring captured the imagination of the city with his simple chalked characters of radiant babies, barking dogs and odd spaceships. He enjoyed a meteoric rise in success throughout the 1980s and his belief in public art and art for a wider audience garnered support from his friends and mentors, including Andy Warhol. During the 1980s, Haring was featured in over 100 group and solo exhibitions. He collaborated with Madonna and Andy Warhol among many others, and created imagery which is universally recognized as his own.

Haring was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 and spent the remaining years of his life speaking about his illness and raising awareness. He died at the age of 31 on February 16, 1990 due to AIDS-related complications. His work continues to be highly collected, auctioned and exhibited throughout the world.

Haring was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 and spent the remaining years of his life speaking about his illness and raising awareness. He died at the age of 31 on February 16, 1990 due to AIDS-related complications. His work continues to be highly collected, auctioned and exhibited throughout the world.

The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Keith Haring COA as well as an FFE Hologram for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Keith Haring COA & FFE Hologram

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