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Sunday, September 07, 2008
Keith Haring in Melbourne
Keith Haring was an artist whose graffiti became famous in New York in the 1980's. He took his distinctive style to cities around the world, making him possibly the worlds first celebrity street artist.
Haring visited Australia in 1984 and his mural at the Collingwood Technical School in Melbourne is one of the largest surviving Haring outdoor murals outside the United States.
Keith Haring Mural - Melbourne
The school has since closed down but the mural remains intact. It has been nominated for protection with Heritage Victoria.
Never Forget Keith
Location: 35 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
Haring visited Australia in 1984 and his mural at the Collingwood Technical School in Melbourne is one of the largest surviving Haring outdoor murals outside the United States.
Keith Haring Mural - Melbourne
The school has since closed down but the mural remains intact. It has been nominated for protection with Heritage Victoria.
Never Forget Keith
Location: 35 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066, Australia
Labels: australia, keith-haring, melbourne, public-art, street-art
Posted by James Clark - editor of itravelnet.com
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