Authentic poster used at The Chicago Voguers Ball - Style for Life event at Medusa’s Chicago - September 7, 1989. Trimmed Print (smaller poster of just the image used for show). 22 x 15. Color lithograph with mechanical text. 1989. Signed in plate. Staining, tears, wrinkles creases and holes. See pic. Currently UNframed. Safely Stored (Sealed) in a smoke free environment. Pickup is available in Lombard. S&H / Delivery would be very expensive - Please reach out if considering. ______________________________________________________________________________________ The poster exists in two pieces (Both available): a full-size poster and a trimmed print of the main image, signed in plate, and produced with mechanical text. Keith Haring (1958-1990), the renowned American artist, created a color lithograph poster titled The Chicago Voguers’ Ball – Style for Life, 1989. This artwork was integral to fundraising efforts for AIDS, connecting Haring’s distinctive, socially conscious art with the vibrant voguing subculture. The Chicago Voguers’ Ball took place on September 7, 1989, at Medusa’s in Chicago. It was part of the broader vogueing phenomenon that had recently gained prominence in nightclub culture, characterized by dancers who freeze fashion poses in a type of performance dance. Participants, known as voguers, competed as organized groups called houses, often representing various local boutiques and nightclubs in Chicago. David Ian, a prominent figure in the New York vogue scene, hosted the event. The ball involved judges who evaluated performance based on categories involving style, grace, and precision, rather than strict adherence to realness — a term associated with appearance standards among transvestite performers. The event highlighted voguing as a dynamic urban expression of fashion and performance art, helping to promote visibility for LGBTQ+ communities in Chicago and providing a creative platform for performers to gain recognition. The ball also reflected the intersection of nightlife, artistic expression, and social causes, exemplified by Harings contribution and the AIDS fundraising element. Date & Venue: September 7, 1989, Medusa’s, Chicago Dance Style: Vogueing with competitive houses Art & Fundraising: Poster by Keith Haring supporting AIDS awareness Significance: Elevated voguing culture in Chicago, showcased fashion-performance artistry, and contributed to social advocacy. This event remains a historical milestone in the voguing community, ing cultural performance, visual art, and social activism in late 1980s Chicago.
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