KEITH HARING x DENIAL 'Barking Dog/Cat' (2024) UNIQUE Polystone Designer Art Sculpture

KEITH HARING x DENIAL 'Barking Dog/Cat' (2024) UNIQUE Polystone Designer Art Sculpture'Barking Dog Cat' by Keith Haring x DENIAL, 2020 2024 Limited Edition sculpture collab. with Medicom Toy x 2G. Officially licensed by the Keith Haring Foundation x Artestar, New York. Re designed and Customized by prolific Canadian artist DENIAL. 7. 8 x 13. 6 x 3. 5 Inches 19. 8 x 34. 5 x 9 Centimeters 17 x 12 x 7 Inches (box) Cast polystone designer art sculpture in matte white finish. Based on Haring's 'Barking Dog' from 1986. Enhanced with laser

'Barking Dog/Cat' by Keith Haring x DENIAL, 2020 - 2024
Limited Edition sculpture collab. with Medicom Toy x 2G.
Officially licensed by the Keith Haring Foundation x Artestar, New York.
Re-designed and Customized by prolific Canadian artist DENIAL.
7.8 x 13.6 x 3.5 Inches
19.8 x 34.5 x 9 Centimeters
17 x 12 x 7 Inches (box)
Cast polystone designer art sculpture in matte white finish.
Based on Haring's 'Barking Dog' from 1986.
Enhanced with laser-cut anatomical "Cat" design by DENIAL.
Original Artwork (#1/1)
Hand-signed and dated by DENIAL in black on reverse.
Comes in original custom box with Haring's signature printed in black.
Box is also spray-painted and hand-signed by DENIAL.

ABOUT THE ART

The "Barking Dog" is one of Keith Haring's (1958-1990) most iconic and recognizable images. Haring created the "Barking Dog" image in 1986, during a time of great social and political upheaval in the US and around the world. In this context, the image takes on multiple layers of meaning and significance.

At its most basic level, the "Barking Dog" can be seen as a symbol of aggression and confrontation. It can also be interpreted in a more specific political context. Haring was known for his activism on a range of issues, including AIDS awareness, anti-nuclear activism, and the fight against apartheid in South Africa. The "Barking Dog" can be seen as a symbol of resistance against oppressive forces, whether they be political, social, or cultural. In this sense, the image embodies the spirit of the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 70s, which sought to challenge the status quo and create a more just and equitable society.

Keith Haring's "Barking Dog" is also a symbol of the artist himself. Haring was known for his bold and unconventional approach to art, and his work often challenged traditional notions of what art should be. The Keith Haring "Barking Dog" can be seen as a representation of Haring's own creative energy and determination, as he barked loudly and fearlessly in defense of his artistic vision.

Finally, the "Barking Dog" can be seen as a symbol of the power of art to provoke and challenge. Haring's work was often displayed in public spaces, and the "Barking Dog" was no exception. When displayed in public, the image becomes a bold and provocative statement that challenges viewers to confront their own assumptions and biases. In this sense, the "Barking Dog" embodies the transformative potential of art, as it can inspire us to see the world in new and different ways.

ARTIST BIO

DENIAL is a Canadian artist whose work critiques consumerism and the human condition. Though based in Windsor Ontario, DENIAL spends much of the year traveling and exhibiting throughout Canada and USA, having done solo shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Toronto and Vancouver.