Places near me Random place
All France Paris 'Tower'

'Tower'

This mural painted by Keith Haring was done without payment as a gift to entertain the children at the Hôpital Necker.

Paris, France

The Keith Haring Tower, lit during the night.   Y.caradec
The Keith Haring tower   Corno.fulgur75
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

This Place Is a Stub

Help improve this place with additional information or photos.

Make an Edit

About

The Keith Haring Tower is the second largest Haring piece in Europe, standing at more than 88 feet tall. Haring painted this tower, originally a fire escape to a defunct building, in 1987 during a visit to Paris. Harring offered to paint the tower for free so that it could entertain the sick children in the Hôpital Necker next door.

In 2011, a restoration project began on the tower, and was eventually completed in 2017 by William Shank and Antonio Rava. During the restoration, the building attached to the tower was demolished, making the Keith Haring Tower the centerpiece of the Necker gardens.

Related Tags

Keith Haring Murals Outsider Art

Know Before You Go

The Keith Haring tower can be accessed via the interior garden of the Hôpital Necker for free.

Community Contributors

Added By

Scarlettrobins

Edited By

smolfine, rachelalves97

Published

February 19, 2020

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos

Nearby Places

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Paris

Paris

France

Places 204
Stories 42

Related Places

  • 'Djerbahood'

    Hara Sghira Er Riadh, Tunisia

    'Djerbahood'

    An awesome blend of traditional architecture and street art.

  • Keith Haring’s ‘Crack is Wack’ mural

    New York, New York

    ‘Crack Is Wack’

    In 1986, Keith Haring was arrested for painting this anti-drug mural on a Harlem handball court.

  • Keith Haring Mural

    Collingwood, Australia

    Keith Haring Mural

    A large Melbourne wall is home to an iconic work of art from one of the world's most renowned street artists.

  • West Highland Way Mural

    Glasgow, Scotland

    West Highland Way Mural

    This mural condenses 96 miles of one of Scotland's best-known trails into a unique art display.

  • Riverside Pub Mural

    Sheffield, England

    Riverside Pub Mural

    Located behind the Riverside Pub is a nautical fantasy from one of the area's renowned street artists.

  • The Minotaur (by Edouard Pignon)

    Lille, France

    'The Minotaur'

    This monumental mural crafted nearly 40 years ago is still in perfect condition.

  • Leith Mural

    Edinburgh, Scotland

    Leith Mural

    A multi-storied painting that depicts the area's rich and diverse maritime history.

  • The Marilyn Monroe mural as seen from across the intersection.

    Washington, D.C.

    Marilyn Monroe Mural

    A tribute to the pop culture icon overlooks this Washington D.C. intersection.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member

Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member