Student Learning Programs

Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines

1 Dec 19 – 13 Apr 20, NGV International

Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat changed the art world of the 1980s though idiosyncratic imagery, radical ideas and socio-political commentary. They created an indelible legacy that continues to influence contemporary visual and popular culture today.

Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines offers fascinating insights into the many intersections between the lives, creative work and ideas of these two artists. Each artist is acclaimed for his distinctive visual language, employing signs, symbols and words to convey strong social and political messages in unconventional ways.

Beginning with examples of both artist’s work from the streets and subway stations of New York City, Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines presents works from each artist’s first exhibition, their collaborations with each other as well as with Andy Warhol, Grace Jones and Madonna. The exhibition presents a selection of works highlighting their distinct visual language, including Basquiat’s crown and Haring’s radiant baby.

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Self Guided Visits

Book your self-guided school visit and receive discounted student group price and a complimentary ticket for one teacher per fifteen students. Important information about visiting the exhibition with your students is also provided.

Cost: $10 (primary & secondary students) and $25 (tertiary students & additional teachers)

Joint Exhibition Ticket Offer

Primary and Secondary school groups can visit Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines and KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness for $15 per student

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Student Programs

Book a program with an NGV educator to introduce your students to the key themes of the exhibition.
Introduction to Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines for Secondary Students Levels 7-12, Mon-Fri, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

Discover how two visionary artists and friends emerged from the subways and clubs of downtown New York into the bright lights of international stardom. Investigate their sources of inspiration and understand the processes behind their unique visual worlds. This program includes a 45 minute introductory talk and a self-guided viewing of Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines.

Cost $15 per student (2 hours)

 Sound and Vision: When Music and Art Collide Levels 7-12, Tertiary, Mon-Fri ,10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

Tune in to a duet between music and art in Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines and the NGV’s Collection. This program explores how artists transform musical ideas into visual form, and how visual art inspires radical sounds. Follow a journey through visual and musical worlds spanning hundreds of years from the Medieval period to punk and hip hop.

Cost $23 per student (3 hours)

 Basquiat’s Beat Pop Postcard Shop Levels 7-12, Tertiary, Mon-Fri ,10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

Work as a team to the beat of Basquiat’s favorite music. In this workshop students use a range of media over multiple layers to create bold postcard artworks inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. This program includes a 45 minute introductory talk, a self-guided viewing of Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines and a 1 hour workshop.

Cost $27 per student (3 hours)

 Digital Creatives: Keith Haring’s Digital Dance Club Levels 5-12, Tertiary, Mon-Fri ,10am, 11am, 12pm & 1pm

Supported by Principal Partner, Telstra

Combine bold and bright patterns with simple coding to create your own dancing digital animation inspired by Keith Haring’s work. This workshop introduces students to block coding in Scratch.

Cost $27 per student, maximum 25 students (3 hours)
Summer Exhibition Packages for VCE Students
Art Industry Contexts Day Thu 12 Mar & Thu 26 Mar, 9.30am–2.15pm

Get a head start for VCE Studio Arts. Delve behind the scenes and explore the development and presentation of Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines with talks from the exhibition curator, designer, conservator and marketing team who make the magic happen. This full day program includes an introductory talk and self-guided entry to the exhibition.

Cost $25 per student (1 day)

 Ideas and Inspiration from Crossing Lines to KAWS VCE, Mon-Fri, 10am, 11am & 12pm

Feed your creativity with ideas and inspiration across the NGV Summer exhibition offering. This package includes an introductory talk and self-guided entry to Keith Haring | Jean Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines, and an educator facilitated floor talk in KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness.

Cost $23 per student (3 hours)

 Celebrating Creativity from Crossing Lines to Top Arts 2020 VCE, 22 Mar - 9 Apr 20, 10am & 11am

Spark your imagination and find inspiration for your VCE Art & Studio Art folios. This full day program includes an introductory talk and self-guided entry to both Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines and Top Arts 2020.

Cost $20 per student (4 hours)
Professional Learning for Teachers
Teacher Evening Fri 7 Feb 20, 6–7.15pm

Join colleagues for an introduction to Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines with the curator, followed by entry to NGV Friday Nights. Enjoy live music, food, bars and evening access to the exhibition. Includes light refreshments on arrival.

Cost $25

 Crossing Lines and Breaking Walls – Celebrating Identity in the Classroom Fri 28 Feb 20, 9.30am–2.30pm

Keith Haring and Jean Michel-Basquiat used art as a vehicle for self-expression and to comment on social issues that affected them. Join guest speakers and an NGV educator to explore their work and unpack the potential for art to define new role models, celebrate sexual and racial diversity and help students develop the confidence to embrace their authentic selves.

Cost $175