Art is not only about its beauty per se but also about the imprint it leaves on the world long after the artist is gone, no wonder Keith Haring’s art still resonates more than 30 years after his passing. The unique and iconic art of the famous American pop artist is often paid homage through various concepts, the most recent being the limited edition collection launched by Caran d’Ache in collaboration with Keith Haring Studio.
Besides his art that can be seen everywhere from New York subway stations to downtown Manhattan, Keith Haring has been an advocate for social and political causes. The artist not only moved generations through his creations but also showed that art is for everyone. The collection launched by Caran d’Ache centers around the same vision, encouraging people to take a step towards art. The collection consists of six products that have been carefully selected to reflect the values shared by the artist and the Swiss brand, paying tribute to the world of Keith Haring.
Inspired by iconic motifs from Haring’s famous artworks, the collection is divided into two parts to appeal to both writing and drawing enthusiasts. In addition to the legendary Ecridor which is offered in a platinum finish featuring a fine engraving of one of the artist’s renowned works, the collection also includes two designs of the ever-popular 849 series: a white satin finish, with the heart carried by two figures as an ode to love, and another in matte black, which incorporates another of the American artist’s best-known motifs. Also available in the collection is a specially designed notebook, the perfect partner to the pens, with a cover bearing the pop artist’s famous icons.
Drawing lovers have not been left out, as the collection invites them to explore their creativity through two coloring sets. First, a portable assortment of 10 color pencils accompanied by a black fiber-tipped pen, the essentials for everyone looking to reproduce the iconic lines of Keith Haring and his penchant for vibrant colors. Second, a mixed set comprising 40 color pencils and 42 Neocolor II wax pastels, the ideal gift for turning ideas into art by exploring different drawing and watercolor techniques. To complete these fine arts instruments, Caran d’Ache has also created a coloring pad containing 20 essential works of the renowned pop artist.
More than a tribute to Keith Haring’s artistic legacy, the new Caran d’Ache collection also embodies the American pop artist’s philosophy of democratizing art and making it accessible to everyone. Thus, in the name of love and art, anyone can become an artist. Let’s not forget that the greatest things ever started from an idea scribbled on a piece of paper.
The collection is available to purchase on carandache.com or at authorized retailers.
Specifications
Keith Haring Ecridor Gift Box
- Body, clip, and button with platinum finish
- Deep-milled guillochage of one of Keith Haring’s emblematic pattern
- Customizable engraving
- Leather holder: smooth, black cowhide leather embossed with one of Keith Haring’s character; red interior enhanced with top-stitching in the same color and white edge finishing – original and only available for this edition
- Collector’s red metal box printed with the co-branding logo and sleeve decorated with the collection’s identity – iconic Keith Haring pattern and Caran d’Ache’s red
Price: CHF 220.00
Keith Haring 849® Ballpoint Pen
- Hexagonal aluminum body, lightweight and durable
- Design inspired by Keith Haring’s emblematic patterns and characters
- A white, satin-finish model in an ode to love and another with a matt black body carrying graphic white pattern
- Clip and button in nickel-plated steel or metallic red varnish
- Collector’s red metal box printed with the co-branding logo and sleeve decorated with the collection’s identity
– iconic Keith Haring pattern and Caran d’Ache’s red
Price: CHF 47.00
Keith Haring Dotted Notebook
- Hardcover, 300g/m2, decorated with one of Keith Haring’s pattern
- Format: A5 (14,8 x 21 cm)
- 120 pages
- White paper with dotted lines
Price: CHF 14.00
Keith Haring Color Set
- Box of 42 Neocolor II Aquarelle
- Box of 40 water-soluble color pencils
- Collector’s red metal box printed with the co-branding logo and sleeve decorated with the collection’s identity
– iconic Keith Haring pattern and Caran d’Ache’s red
Price: CHF 165.00Keith Haring Colour Set
Portable set comprising 10 water-soluble colour pencils + 1 black Fibralo Brush fibre-tipped pen reflecting Keith Haring’s emblematic black line Water-soluble pencils
– Exclusive Caran d’Ache + K.Haring silver-plated hot marking
– Collector’s red metal box printed with the co-branding logo and sleeve decorated with the collection’s identity
– iconic Keith Haring pattern and Caran d’Ache’s red
Price: CHF 25.00
Keith Haring Coloring Pad
- A coloring pad comprising 20 emblematic Keith Haring patterns
- Detachable pages with perforation at the top, black metallic spiral for easy coloring on the chosen page
- Format A5 (14,8 x 21 cm)
- Duo gift offer for coloring enthusiasts: coloring pad + color sets
Price: CHF 14.00
