Pop Shop IV is a silkscreen print created by Haring in 1989. Named after his Pop Shop, which opened in New York’s SoHo district in 1986, this quad features some of Haring’s most iconic motifs, showcasing his origins as a street artist.
The print delves into themes of spirituality and purity. This print depicts an abrasive scene of sharply drawn barking dogs. In Pop Shop IV, Haring captures, with his signature playful style, the complex dualities of good versus bad and peace versus oppression—central themes in his work.
Pop Shop IV highlights Haring’s unique visual style that would see the artist become a mainstay of private collectors, auction houses, galleries and museums worldwide.