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"I want to explore the private, emotional responses to AIDS and the public, political consequences.”
Announcements
Wednesday March 16, 2016
The work sparks conversations about representation of the black body, vulnerability, sexuality…
The work sparks conversations about representation of the black body, vulnerability, sexuality…
Rotimi Fani-Kayode's retrospective, discussed by Shane Lavalette and Maia Paroginog. → Read MoreWednesday March 2, 2016
"Hugh Steers loved painting, and that saved his life even as he was losing it.”
"Hugh Steers loved painting, and that saved his life even as he was losing it.”
Julie Heffernan, Hugh Steers' Advanced Painting Teacher at Yale, considers Steers' painting practice in anticipation of our March 9 event Catheter Kiss → Read MoreThursday February 25, 2016
Race, Gender, and Identity in Art AIDS America: A conversation with Kia Labeija and Sur Rodney (Sur)
Monday February 22, 2016
SEWER GODDESS: Readings and Inspirations from the Martin Wong Poetry Scrolls videos now online
SEWER GODDESS: Readings and Inspirations from the Martin Wong Poetry Scrolls videos now online
Readings of Martin Wong's poetry by Charlie Ahearn, Monica De La Torre, Juliana Huxtable, Carlo McCormick and Yasmin Ramirez → Read MoreFriday February 19, 2016
The Uncoolness of Grief: An interview with Tiona McClodden about Essex Hemphill, Legacy and Art
The Uncoolness of Grief: An interview with Tiona McClodden about Essex Hemphill, Legacy and Art
"I want people to see Essex as a whole artist, existing in multitudes, not just as a monolith, or even an icon." → Read MoreFriday February 5, 2016
Introducing 2016 Visual AIDS Curatorial Resident Ajamu
Introducing 2016 Visual AIDS Curatorial Resident Ajamu
"Rarely is the Black LGBTQ experience explored through the lens of celebration and creativity. What interests me is that the body of work in Visual AIDS Artist+ Registry facilitates a different discussion" → Read MoreTuesday February 2, 2016
I am courageous, I am brave, and I am beautiful!
I am courageous, I am brave, and I am beautiful!
Deloris Dockrey from the International Community of Women Living with HIV shares her poem "Fear, my Companion and Motivator" to celebrate LOVE POSITIVE WOMEN → Read MoreFriday January 29, 2016
"Hugh's painting evolved into a singular style that grew in intensity and focus and took flight”
"Hugh's painting evolved into a singular style that grew in intensity and focus and took flight”
Hyun Mi Oh, close friend of Hugh Steers, reflects on his art and life in anticipation of Visual AIDS' Los Angeles Hugh Steers book launch program on February 12 → Read MoreThursday January 21, 2016
"The project commemorates those who have passed before their time by portraying their lives.”
