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“Food to Vision Hungry Children”: Art and Fragments from Steven Arnold’s Mouth
"What AIDS revealed is not the problem with the virus. What AIDS revealed is the problems of our society." Zoe Leonard, Artist, Activist
A note from Visual AIDS
In the three decades since our founding, Visual AIDS has fought to make space for art and artists that challenge the pervasive idea that some lives are more expendable than others. Over the past seven months, we have felt the urgency of this work as we see artists, activists, and students silenced and punished for calling for an end to Israel’s ongoing, US-backed genocide in Gaza. → Read MoreBianca “Exotica” Maldonado: Iconic Transgender Starlet and My Fierce Aunt
Research Fellow María José Maldonado reflects on the legacy of her aunt, Bianca “Exotica” Maldonado, as an artist, muse, and family member. Bianca appeared frequently on '90s talk shows, speaking about her identity as a trans woman and her work as a dominatrix in New York City. Combining personal memory, oral history interviews with friends and family, and an analysis of television culture, Maldonado presents her aunt as an undeniably fierce cultural force. → Read MoreJoin us for FLASHER PARTY!
Our dear friends at Luhring Augustine are hosting FLASHER PARTY, a benefit for Visual AIDS, Thurs, May 9 from 6-8pm at their Chelsea location! → Read MoreAnnouncing 'Red Reminds Me...' for Day With(out) Art 2024
A program of seven new videos a program of seven videos from artists around the world reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. The program will premiere at 100+ museums and arts organizations on December 1, 2024 for Day With(out) Art / World AIDS Day → Read MoreEvents Calendar
Founded in 1988, Visual AIDS is the only arts organization fully committed to raising AIDS awareness and creating dialogue around HIV issues today, by producing and presenting visual art projects, exhibitions, public forums and publications - while assisting artists living with HIV/AIDS. We are committed to preserving and honoring the work of artists with HIV/AIDS and the artistic contributions of the AIDS movement.
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