Keith Haring Exhibition Opens at MoPOP

The recent opening of Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy, running through March 23 at the Museum of Pop Culture, taps into Seattle’s current public art zeitgeist. On the heels of this summer’s Belltown Mural Festival, which kicked off the addition of 30 new murals around the city, the exhibition feels like a strong connector between Seattle and the art world at large. It also taps into the city’s ongoing commitment to social justice — a lifelong objective for the show’s titular artist.  “While Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy is a traveling exhibition, MoPOP has infused it with distinctly Seattle elements,” says Amalia Kozloff, senior curator at MoPOP. “Our Youth Advisory Board curated a special section featuring Haring-inspired works by local young artists, showcasing our city’s vibrant youth art scene. We’ve also incorporated a dedicated space highlighting Seattle-based organizations like Lambert House and Pride Asia, which continues Haring’s legacy of social justice.”  MoPOP’s Youth Advisory Board curated a special selection of art by local young people, inspired by Haring’s work. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Pop Culture The MoPOP team has also curated the space, using the artist’s iconic color palette — and a soundtrack of both popular and underground...