Ludo 5 (Littmann P. 47) by Keith Haring is a dynamic lithograph from the artist's Ludo series of 1985. Created during a key period in Haring's career, the work demonstrates his ability to transform simple forms into visually engaging works through rhythm, repetition and graphic clarity.

Ludo 5 is divided into two distinct sections. On the left, a red figure stretches across the picture plane, animated by Haring's characteristic movement lines. On the right, a circular, vortex-like form occupies a separate space, its concentric contours creating the impression of a portal or opening. The figure appears to extend from, or move between, these two zones, creating a sense of transition and movement that gives the image its distinctive visual tension.

Throughout the Ludo series, Haring explored themes of play, interaction and transformation through a highly simplified visual language. Drawing its title from the ancient board game, the series reflects his interest in creating images that were playful and grounded in a sense of real-world examples. In Ludo 5, the relationship between the figure and the circular form introduces an almost puzzle-like quality, encouraging the viewer to consider how the two spaces connect while retaining the immediacy that defines Haring's work.

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