Visual AIDS Blog

Charles Renfro on Tom Bianchi—"Tom has become a role model for a new generation who hope to be as full of art and life as he is."

In anticipation of the Visual AIDS Vanguard Awards on May 16, Visual AIDS interviews architect Charles Renfro about Tom Bianchi's photography and influence. → Read More

Oral History Interview of Artist Member Luna Luis Ortiz by Ollín Rodríguez Lopez

In this oral history interview by Ollín Rodriguez, Luna reflects on his experiences growing up in New York City and Lancaster, PA, meeting his gay circle of friends, and more. → Read More

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The HIV HOWLER: Transmitting Art and Activism Issue 4 on Movement-Migration

An opportunity from our friends at The HIV Howler. Deadline: May 1, 2019 → Read More

THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING

Watch the first season of J Triangular's weekly webseries here! Featuring activists and artists in New York City discussing their work and the ongoing urgency of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, centering queer voices and women of color. → Read More

Save the Date - VAVA VOOM, May 16

Honoring Tom Bianchi, Muna Tseng, and Joyce McDonald → Read More

Call for Curatorial Proposals

* Extended Deadline: April 22, 2019 * Visual AIDS invites curators to submit a proposal for our annual one-month exhibition, to take place summer 2020. → Read More

Introducing 2019 Visual AIDS Curatorial Resident J Triangular

J Triangular is a Colombia-born, Taiwan-based curator and artist who will create a weekly episodic video program called “THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING” focusing on women living with HIV and AIDS. → Read More

What Would an HIV Doula Do? on ALTERNATE ENDINGS, ACTIVIST RISINGS

​WHAT WOULD AN HIV DOULA DO? created the ​ALTERNATE ENDINGS, ACTIVIST RISINGS resource guide for Day With(out) Art 2018. Here, they reflect on the process and offer further questions to consider. → Read More

A big "thank you" to our friends in fashion and music!

This year, Visual AIDS has been the recipient of financial support thanks to wonderful capsule collections and limited edition products from LOEWE, Helmut Lang, Tish & Snooky’s Manic Panic, Bianca Chandon, Sans Youth, and Ben Neill/Ethan Swan. → Read More

Day With(out) Art 2018: ALTERNATE ENDINGS, ACTIVIST RISINGS videos now online!

ALTERNATE ENDINGS, ACTIVIST RISINGS highlights the impact of art in AIDS activism and advocacy today → Read More