"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 & Galleries
Chelsea
Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS
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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Features
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Assistive Listening System
Wheelchair Accessible
Ownership
Woman Owned