A review by rainbowbookworm
Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring by Matthew Burgess
5.0
"The public has a right to art... Art is for everybody."
This children's book does not shy away from Harings' sexuality or how hard it was for him to make ends meet while he developed his artistry. The book also mentions the fact that he had AIDS and how he did not allow the illness to take away his zeal for life. My favorite thing about it is that is mentions Haring's international fame and the murals he was commissioned to paint abroad.
A more comprehensive biography follows the illustrated pages. It also talks about Haring's activism and interest in social causes "such as literacy, nuclear disarmament, and AIDS awareness and advocacy." Here the author also acknowledges the need for openness so that children dealing with illnesses can draw strength from Haring's example.
This children's book does not shy away from Harings' sexuality or how hard it was for him to make ends meet while he developed his artistry. The book also mentions the fact that he had AIDS and how he did not allow the illness to take away his zeal for life. My favorite thing about it is that is mentions Haring's international fame and the murals he was commissioned to paint abroad.
A more comprehensive biography follows the illustrated pages. It also talks about Haring's activism and interest in social causes "such as literacy, nuclear disarmament, and AIDS awareness and advocacy." Here the author also acknowledges the need for openness so that children dealing with illnesses can draw strength from Haring's example.