Dates: April 17 through Aug. 15
Opening Reception: Friday, April 17, 5 to 8 p.m.

The College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts, Wayne State University, is pleased to present UNDERGROUND – Keith Haring: Subway Drawings, at the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery from April 17 through August 15, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 17, 5-8PM.

The exhibition features 25 subway drawings created by Keith Haring from 1980-1985 in the New York City subway system. The works offer a glimpse of Haring’s graphic style and the development of his own visual language through line, patterns, symbols and semiotics that became iconic and recognizable due to its repetitious nature. The drawings were created to extend the experience and enjoyment of art to the wider public. Haring was inspired by public engagement, proclaiming that “art is for everyone".

The exhibition also features posters, books, records, and various ephemera from Keith Haring’s Pop Shop, showcasing only a small collection of what Haring accomplished during his lifetime.

This exhibition was made possible with the generous support from the Applebaum Family Philanthropy and contributions from the Kresge Foundation, Wood-Smith Art Group, WSU Center for Gender Studies, and the Detroit Public Library. 

For full press release, visit: https://www.waynestategalleries.org