Blackwing Vol 292 Limited Edition 12 blyanter NEW!

Volume 292 is our tribute to Keith Haring. Each pencil features Haring's dancing figures and our balanced graphite. Keith Haring was one of the most renowned of the young artists, filmmakers, and performers whose work was in conversation with urban street culture of the 1980s. Inspired by the graffiti artists whose marks covered the city’s subway cars, Haring began to draw in white chalk over the black paper used to cover vacant advertising panels. As early as 1980, Haring began exhibiting in galleries and museums around the world, but continued to participate in public projects, producing murals, sculptures and paintings to benefit hospitals, underprivileged children's groups and various community health organizations. When he opened his Pop Shop at 292 Lafayette Street, he thought of it as a physical extension of his work, a place where everyone was welcome to experience his art. He believed in using commercial projects like the Pop Shop to reach people who would otherwise never come in contact with his message, a legacy that lives on today in this box of pencils. Set of 12 pencils 20.5cm long; 0.75cm barrel diameter (per pencil) Suits writing and sketching Features black ferrule and red replaceable eraser Made using incense-cedar barrel and japanese graphite formulation lead. Limited edition Made in USA The Blackwing pencil has a rich history dating back to 1934. In 2008, Palamino acquired the brand and began production of the Blackwing range as we know it today.  Blackwing pencils are famously known for their quality of graphite and the unique softness and smoothness of their lead. The Blackwing pencil has an instantly recognisable semi hexagonal body and interchangeable eraser. The original 602 pencil single handedly inspired the works of some of history's greatest throughout the years. It is said that   Disney animator Shamus Culhane asked to be buried with his Blackwing 602.