The 80s seemed like a very crucial time for America., especially in New York. Here, there were plenty of commentary from groups and demographics that did not seem to have a voice in America. The loud and proud 70s mentality seemed to bleed over into the unapologetic era of the 80s . The feminist movement in America grew more powerful in the 1980s alongside with LGBTQ voices that wanted the same rights as heterosexual citizens in America. And still yet… there was racism that needed to addressed during this era. The art world in the 80s still had this very stark diverge from more colloquial art. However artists were changing that–artists from the streets of New York.

Keith Haring was a street artist after he dropped out and became integrated back into the art world, which is very interesting. He was dealt with political issues. He worked with motion lines and bright primitive shapes and colors.