10 Surprising Facts About Keith Haring

(via Mental Floss)  Born 60 years ago this month in Reading, Pennsylvania, Keith Haring is best known for his contributions to the New York City art scene in the 1980s. His graffiti-inspired artwork depicted simplified people, dogs, babies, hearts, and flying saucers. And although he died in 1990 at just 31 years old, his artwork and legacy live on. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the artist.