Keith Haring Quotes – Inspiring Words from the Renowned Artist

Art is for everybody. – Keith Haring

Drawing is still basically the same as it has been since prehistoric times. – Keith Haring

I learned the truth at seventeen, that love was meant for beauty queens. – Keith Haring

Art is the means by which we communicate our deepest emotions. – Keith Haring

The public needs art, and it is the responsibility of a ‘self-proclaimed artist’ to realize this. – Keith Haring

I am only an artist. Not a saint. I don’t have the ability to lead a revolution. – Keith Haring

Art is not a thing; it is a way. – Keith Haring

The most dangerous concept in our society is that of ‘success’. – Keith Haring

I don’t think art is propaganda; it should be something that liberates the soul. – Keith Haring

Art is not a commodity. It is a position. – Keith Haring

I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way. Things I had no words for. – Keith Haring

I see life as a constant battle between good and evil. – Keith Haring

I am interested in making art that concerns itself with the condition of our existence and touches the lives of people. – Keith Haring

Art should be something that liberates the soul, provokes the imagination, and encourages people to go further. – Keith Haring

I think that my story, my life, is really a lesson in self-reliance, courage, overcoming hardships, and finding your own voice. – Keith Haring

Art is not something that you can learn in school; it is something that you learn from experience. – Keith Haring

You have to find your own voice and style and love what you are doing. – Keith Haring

Sometimes I come very close to saying that my work is about myself, about being a homosexual, being gay. – Keith Haring

Art is the only thing that can save us. – Keith Haring

Every person that comes into the world has a unique voice that deserves to be heard. – Keith Haring

You don’t have to be a genius to make art. – Keith Haring

If I could pick one thing I have learned about life, it is that we are all in this together. – Keith Haring

Art is not about being perfect; it is about expressing yourself. – Keith Haring

The line came from the streets, from the people themselves, and I just brought it into the art gallery. – Keith Haring

My work reflects what’s happening in society. – Keith Haring

Art can change the world. – Keith Haring

Art is not about being defined by others; it is about defining yourself. – Keith Haring

Art has no limitations; it is boundless. – Keith Haring

I don’t think there’s such a thing as bad art. I think there’s only good art and better art. – Keith Haring

I am interested in getting across the idea of how we live in a disposable society, how we dispose of things. – Keith Haring

Art is not neat or nice; it is messy and raw. – Keith Haring

Art is a way of understanding life. – Keith Haring

I think that the essential thing about art is that it allows us to sort through our confusion. – Keith Haring

Art is not just for the elite; it is for everyone. – Keith Haring

Art is a universal language. – Keith Haring

My aim in life is to make pictures and leave this world a better place. – Keith Haring

It’s not just a painting; it’s a way to communicate with others. – Keith Haring

Art should be accessible to all, not just the elite. – Keith Haring

Art should provoke thought and inspire change. – Keith Haring

Art is not about following rules; it is about breaking them. – Keith Haring

Art allows us to see the world from a different perspective. – Keith Haring

Art is a reflection of society’s hopes and fears. – Keith Haring

Art is a form of resistance. – Keith Haring

Art gives a voice to the voiceless. – Keith Haring

Art is a powerful tool for social change. – Keith Haring

Art can elevate the mundane to the extraordinary. – Keith Haring

Art has the ability to transcend language barriers. – Keith Haring

Art is not about being perfect; it is about being authentic. – Keith Haring

Art is a way to connect with others on a deeper level. – Keith Haring

Art is not meant to be passive; it is meant to be active. – Keith Haring