Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils
Blackwing

Blackwing x Keith Haring Volume 292 Pencils

$36.00
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.

Volume 292 is a Blackwing tribute to Keith Haring. Each pencil features Haring's dancing figures and balanced graphite.
  • Balanced graphite core
  • Limited Edition! Once they're gone, they're gone
  • Set of 12 pencils
  • Gift box that also doubles as a pencil cup
  • Iconic aluminum ferrule design in black
  • Genuine Incense-cedar casing that sharpens evenly and easily
  • Specially formulated Japanese graphite that writes smoothly
  • Replacement erasers available separately
  • All Blackwing pencil products conform to ASTM D-4236
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As early as 1980, Haring began exhibiting in galleries and museums around the world but continued to participate in public projects, including literacy campaigns and anti-AIDS initiatives.  The original Pop Shop opened its doors in 1986 in New York City. Haring saw the Pop Shops as an extension of his work, a fun boutique where his art could be accessible to everyone. 2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Pop Shop.

Blackwing pencils are a renowned product in the pencil world, with a rich history that stretches back nearly a century. They were first introduced in the 1930s, became unavailable in the 1990s and early 2000s, and then made a comeback in 2010. Originally produced by the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Blackwing earned a reputation for being the smoothest and darkest pencils available. Their unique square, replaceable erasers also became a coveted feature.

However, in the 1990s, as office-supply companies struggled, Blackwing was discontinued. Despite that, demand for the pencils never faded. Over time, the price of remaining Blackwing pencils surged, with artists paying up to $40 per pencil for the old stock. Professional animators, in particular, had a strong attachment to Blackwing, seeing it as a vital tool for their work.

The revival of Blackwing came thanks to CalCedar, a leading American supplier of pencil wood based on the West Coast. Known for providing incense cedar wood to pencil manufacturers, CalCedar had already found success with their Palomino pencil brand. They acquired the rights to Blackwing's name and design, then set out to recreate the beloved pencil.

Today's Blackwing pencils rank among the best worldwide. Made in Japan with a proprietary graphite formula and an American incense cedar body, they are both luxurious and dependable. Artists and writers everywhere can relax knowing that Blackwing has been back since 2010 and will be around for the long term.

Additionally, Blackwing releases four limited edition pencils annually, called Volumes. These special editions are made in small batches, and once they're gone, they're gone. Each edition features a unique design and model number, celebrating cultural icons and events.