Two of Keith Haring’s rare art cars, a 1963 Buick Special and a 1983 Land Rover Series III, are going on public display in New York City for a limited 10-day engagement. The exhibition, titled "Keith Haring: In the Street," serves as the inaugural show for Free Parking, a new gallery space located in a West Village carriage house. The presentation includes original 3D works and photographs, complemented by a series of talks featuring figures from the 1980s downtown scene like Muna Tseng and Carlo McCormick.
This exhibition highlights the enduring legacy of Haring’s public-facing practice and marks a significant moment for his estate with the launch of the new book "Keith Haring in 3D." By showcasing these functional objects alongside scholarly discussions, the event bridges the gap between Haring's street-art origins and his high-art institutional recognition. It also serves as a precursor to a major upcoming exhibition at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, signaling a renewed academic and commercial focus on the artist's three-dimensional and automotive works.