Keith Haring has become one of the most recognizable and representative of the American art scene in the 1980’s. He started his work through the Subway Drawings, a series of graffiti art on matte black pieces of paper which functioned to cover up unused advertisement panels in the corridors and hallways of subway stations. His drawings were easily understood, accessible, and relatable, becoming enormously popular among the subway commuters and making Keith Haring famous overnight.

From 1980 to 1986, Haring participated in one exhibition after another, gaining international acclaim. He also became very active in a variety of media, spanning from the creation of an animated billboard illustration in New York’s Time Square, to stage designs, and to the opening of his Pop Shop selling Keith Haring merchandise and goods. He was also involved in creating murals and wall paintings, as well as organizing art workshops all over the world. These events frequently were for children, for charity, and for special social causes. Haring also exhibited his works, organized workshop events, and created a branch of the Pop Shop in Japan.

Keith Haring was diagnosed with AIDS in 1988 and established the Keith Haring Foundation the following year. Until his death in 1990 at the age of 31, Haring was actively involved in AIDS prevention campaigns through his art.

Junior Vasquez is the original Superstar DJ. He was one of the first International DJ’s to command a global audience whose name still packs a room almost 30 years later. His career began in the 80’s where he worked with DJ and pop remixer/producer Shep Pettibone, and together they co-produced and edited numerous singles for artists like Madonna, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, MC Hammer, Prince and The Pet Shop Boys. Vasquez went on to produce albums for John Mellencamp, For Real, Lisa Lisa, and Cyndi Lauper as well as individual LP tracks for Cher, Wild Orchid, and Kristine W. Vasquez, along with his record label Junior Vasquez Music, is also known for introducing new artists, including many crossover singers, the dance/pop music scene, including Vernessa Mitchell, Jason Walker, Casey Stratton, Vivian Green, Heather Headley, and Sam Harris. Junior’s nightclub residencies were the stomping ground and foundation of NYC in the 90’s-00’s beginning at Bassline, Sound Factory, Tunnel, Arena @Palladium, Twilo, Earth @Exit, Cielo as well as many events he produced through his record label JVM at the Roxy and Pacha and the list goes on. A career spanning some 3 decades Vasquez is the epitome of NYC and major creator and innovator of House Music.