Men in the Cities series, 1984 by Robert Longo.
The Men in the Cities series first brought Robert Longo to the public's attention when it was featured in movies, television and magazines in the 1980's.
Influences
Aboriginal, 1984 by Jean-Michel Basquiat.
One of the popular artists of the 1980's who rose to prominence and was considered the star of the group that included Julian Schnabel, Keith Haring, Robert Longo, and Mark Kostabi (among others). Basquait died at age 28 of a drug overdose. Recently, his artwork has become highly desirable and this has brought the sale prices for his work to new heights.
Revival
Andy Mouse, 1985 by Keith Haring © Keith Haring Foundation
Haring was very popular from the mid 1980's on. He was a real presence in NYC first through the drawings he used to do in chalk on the black matte surfaces of empty subway advertising panels. These drawings brought him recognition and gallery shows. He and Jean-Michel Basquiat, his friend have had a return to popularity recently.
This work in a portrait of Andy Warhol.