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Hand-signed and dated by Keith Haring in pencil. - Printed by Arts-Litho, Paris, published by Editions F.B. - Reference: Cantz, pg. 123 - Series: Chocolate Buddha Suite, 1989 Chocolate Buddha (Plate 1) by Keith Haring is a 1989 lithograph printed on Arches wove paper, hand-signed and dated in pencil, from an edition of 90. Published by Editions F.B. and printed by Arts-Litho in Paris, this work is the first of a five-part series that explores the tension between individuality and mass culture. Haring’s signature style—bold lines, flat colors, and energetic forms—is on full display, but with a deeper psychological and symbolic complexity. The composition features tightly interwoven limbs, eyes, and symbols arranged in symmetrical balance, forming a dense tapestry of form and meaning. Red lines contrast with a vibrant blue background, evoking an electric rhythm that both guides and overwhelms the viewer’s gaze. The Chocolate Buddha series is a pointed critique of consumerism, identity, and societal conformity. Haring—an openly gay artist and activist—used this body of work to reflect on how mass production and modern media culture dissolve personal identity into collective imagery. The name itself, Chocolate Buddha, juxtaposes spiritual introspection with capitalist surface, suggesting a loss of self in a world of commodified symbols. This piece exemplifies Haring’s ability to transform street-style graphic language into a profound and political visual code.
Chocolate Buddha (Plate 1), 1989
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Hand-signed and dated by Keith Haring in pencil. - Printed by Arts-Litho, Paris, published by Editions F.B. - Reference: Cantz, pg. 123 - Series: Chocolate Buddha Suite, 1989 Chocolate Buddha (Plate 1) by Keith Haring is a 1989 lithograph printed on Arches wove paper, hand-signed and dated in pencil, from an edition of 90. Published by Editions F.B. and printed by Arts-Litho in Paris, this work is the first of a five-part series that explores the tension between individuality and mass culture. Haring’s signature style—bold lines, flat colors, and energetic forms—is on full display, but with a deeper psychological and symbolic complexity. The composition features tightly interwoven limbs, eyes, and symbols arranged in symmetrical balance, forming a dense tapestry of form and meaning. Red lines contrast with a vibrant blue background, evoking an electric rhythm that both guides and overwhelms the viewer’s gaze. The Chocolate Buddha series is a pointed critique of consumerism, identity, and societal conformity. Haring—an openly gay artist and activist—used this body of work to reflect on how mass production and modern media culture dissolve personal identity into collective imagery. The name itself, Chocolate Buddha, juxtaposes spiritual introspection with capitalist surface, suggesting a loss of self in a world of commodified symbols. This piece exemplifies Haring’s ability to transform street-style graphic language into a profound and political visual code.
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What is East Village Art?
In 1981, Patti Astor opened the first art gallery in New York City's East Village, helping to launch the careers of various artists and musicians. The gallery started small but quickly gained popularity, contributing to the emergence of art movements such as Neo-Expressionism and Street Art in the area. The East Village became a hub for these new artistic expressions. However, the gallery closed in 1985 due to waning interest.
