"Fighting for Our lives" and "NY AIDS Network" banners during a gay rights march dedicated to the victims of AIDS, New York City, 1983. Photo: John T. Bledsoe. Courtesy, Library of Congress.
Museums & GalleriesChelsea

Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS

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Mar 12, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun

Description

In the early days of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, when chaos, confusion and misinformation led to stigmas and marginalization for the gay community, posters became lifelines for those seeking information and help. This exhibition highlights this grassroots effort in which graphic design became an essential means of communication and survival from 1979 to the early 2000s. See posters, flyers, handbills and more that tell the story of this time of crisis in New York City. The exhibition is rated R and contains some sexually explicit imagery and text.

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Location

Poster House

119 W. 23rd St. Front 1, Manhattan, NY, 10011

Features

Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Assistive Listening System
Wheelchair Accessible
Ownership
Woman Owned

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