1. Keith Haring, Silence = Death with Nicopaws

On this episode of the Jo’s Art History Podcast, Jo McLaughlin speaks to Scottish Illustrator Nicole McLaughlin a.k.a Nicopaws about a work of art which has had a massive impact on her – Keith Haring’s Silence = Death. In this episode, we discuss the history of the piece, the Aids epidemic of the 1980s in America and Keith’s love of art for all. As discussed in the podcast, you can learn more about the 1992 Act Up Ashes March here: https://bit.ly/2EZ4xRkAs stated in the podcast, the video within the article is a tough watch which some people may find upsetting.

Artwork:

Keith Haring

Silence = Death

Guest:

Nicole McLaughlin, Instagram: @nicopaws_

Website: www.nicolemclaughlin.com

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