How well do you know Keith Haring?

Street art enthusiasts get ready to test your knowledge of Keith Haring – the legendary artist with a flair for funky figures and bold strokes! Keith Haring loved to be bold, take risks and make unforgettable art, but do you know much about him? Grab your virtual spray paint cans and paint brushes and let’s journey through the life of the art rebel, Keith Haring! 

If you like art then you might want to discover which 21st century artist you are. Or you might want to try the quiz where you have to guess the artist from the facts…alternatively you might want to get hands-on and practical and learn how to use a paintbrush like a pro by checking out our article learn how to paint with watercolours. 

Question 1Question 1 out of 7:

Who introduced Keith Haring to art? 

A: His grandma B: His father C: His maths teacher D: His neighbour

Question 2Question 2 out of 7:

Keith had three sisters, but what letter do their names begin with? 

A: K B: L C: A D: They aren’t the Kardashians, they obviously all had names that began with different letters.

Question 3Question 3 out of 7:

Inspiration can help artists to come up with artwork that can change the world. But which of these inspired Keith Haring to create the art he did? 

A: Beds B: Graffiti C: Mobile phones D: Disco balls

Question 4Question 4 out of 7:

Keith Haring got arrested very often. But do you know why? 

A: For illegally being a street entertainer, and doing magic tricks for money B: For selling illegal electronics C: For vandalising (damaging) the subway D: For shoplifting

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Question 5Question 5 out of 7:

Keith Haring had some pretty talented (and famous) friends, but can you guess who?

A: Madonna, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol B: Donald Trump, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber C: Michael Jordan, Beyonce, Billie Eilish D: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston

Question 6Question 6 out of 7:

Can you guess the city Keith Haring loved?

A: Nairobi, Kenya B: Cape Town, South Africa C: Delhi, India D: Paris, France

Question 7Question 7 out of 7:

Keith Haring loved to support his local community and give to charity. What were the areas he focused on?

A: Children and the AIDS crisis B: The local gardening programme C: New York City Piglet and Donkey Farm D: The Recycling Charity

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