Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art will present "Keith Haring in 3D" from June 6, 2026, to January 25, 2027, marking the first exhibition focused on Haring's three-dimensional work. The show opens alongside the museum's expansion and a new temporary exhibition gallery, featuring sculptures, totems, masks, skateboards, clothing, boomboxes, paintings, drawings, and a 1963 Buick Special. Curated by Victor Gomez and independent curator Glenn Adamson, the exhibition highlights Haring's collaborative spirit and his connections with artists like LA2, Kenny Scharf, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, as well as performers Grace Jones and Bill T. Jones.
This exhibition matters because it repositions Keith Haring within the creative networks of downtown New York in the late 1970s and early 1980s, offering a new perspective on an artist best known for his two-dimensional work. By exploring Haring's sculptural practice at an unprecedented scale, the show expands understanding of his artistic experimentation and collaborative approach. The accompanying book published by Phaidon/Monacelli further solidifies this scholarly contribution, while the exhibition's debut alongside Crystal Bridges' expansion signals the museum's continued growth and commitment to innovative programming.