
As someone who studied art and took many art history classes in college, I feel I can speak with authority on the subject of Keith Haring. Or dare I say "Hare-ing." (Had to.) But more importantly, my uncle actually knew him! So that means that
I practically knew him and can call him a friend. It's rumored my uncle, an artist, had one of Haring's pieces because the two would often trade artwork. It's also rumored that he no longer has the piece–
allegedly. I say "rumored" because my uncle is very elusive, and I picture him sidling around the city looking like Inspector Clouseau. And I say "allegedly" because my uncle is also kind of cagey; I would not be surprised to learn that he owns a top-secret bunker housing millions of dollars worth of Warhols and Lichtensteins. And possibly Warhol, himself.
My uncle is also a notoriously private person. Seriously private. He hates if people know his business. I mean, he gets angry if you forward one of his emails to someone without getting his permission first. I respect that.
Have I mentioned that my uncle once dated Fidel Castro's daughter? Those were heady days. Everyone was giddy with anticipation that he would bring her to Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, he knew better and we were forced to eat our capitalist pie alone. It would have been an interesting dynamic that year because eating at the same table was my great aunt, rumored to be a CIA agent. (Note to all you curiosity seekers: If you ever cross paths with my great aunt, whatever you do,
do not ask her flat out if she works for the CIA. It will not go over well.)
But back to Keith Haring. He draws scribbles real good.