“This print offers an early, quiet look at an artist known for his vibrant public art. Its minimalist depiction of a house and street invites contemplation on themes of home and transition, a stark contrast to his later, more iconic works.”
In this early photoetching, a small, stark image of a house on a suburban street is framed by a wide expanse of paper. The simplicity of the composition, with its clean lines and minimalist detail, suggests a quiet, almost sterile environment. The title, "Change of Address," hints at a narrative beyond the visual, inviting viewers to consider the implications of moving or transitioning. This work, created in 1975, predates the energetic, public-facing art that would later define the artist's career. Here, the focus is on a more intimate, perhaps personal, reflection on domesticity and place, rendered through a precise printmaking technique rather than the bold, spontaneous gestures he would later adopt. It offers a glimpse into a formative period, showcasing a different facet of his artistic exploration.
- Artist
- Keith Haring
- Date
- 1975
- Medium
- Photoetching
- Location
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Dimensions
- Image: 10.7 × 10.7 cm (4 1/4 × 4 1/4 in.); Paper: 28.8 × 18.3 cm (11 3/8 × 7 1/4 in.)
What to Notice
Five details hide in plain sight. Here’s where to look.

The house's symmetrical facade and pointed roof.
The small, dark windows that offer no view inside.
The subtle texture of the photoetching technique.
The wide, empty margins around the central image.
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1958–1989 · United StatesKeith Haring transformed New York City subway chalk drawings into a globally recognized visual language, addressing urgent social issues with his iconic Radiant Baby and dancing figures.
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