Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving a legacy, because AIDS is not over.

Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving a legacy, because AIDS is not over.

Visual AIDS helps turn an otherwise devastating situation into one of hope, connectedness and creativity. this transformative power is fueled by the conversations artwork can inspire. Derek Jackson, artist member
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Apr 26, 2024
Journal

If the whole world is (still) watching...

Ariel Goldberg reflects on a demonstration organized by Jewish Voice for Peace at Grand Central Station in 2023, a direct citation of ACT UP’s 1991 demonstration in the same location. Goldberg considers the central role of images for both organizations, not only as a tactic to interrupt news media, but also as a tool to inspire, mobilize, and share knowledge across generations and movements. → Read More
Apr 26, 2024
Announcement

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 More
Apr 2, 2024
Journal

Bianca “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 More
Mar 25, 2024
Announcement

Join 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 More
Mar 18, 2024
Announcement

Announcing '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 More

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.


Board of Directors

Marguerite Van Cook, President

Wendy Olsoff, Vice President

Dr. Daniel S. Berger

Nayland Blake

Carlos Gutierrez-Solana

Jim Hodges

Marques McClary


Staff

Kyle Croft
Executive Director

Shawn Escarciga
Development Director

Blake Paskal
Programs Manager

Jacs Rodriguez
Community Archivist