A new exhibition titled 'Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS' showcases posters created by grassroots groups and artists in response to the AIDS crisis from the late 1970s to the 2000s. The show features works from collectives like the Silence=Death Project and Gay Men’s Health Crisis, as well as artists including Keith Haring and Howard Cruse, highlighting how graphic design was used to promote safe sex, demand government action, and build community resilience.
The exhibition matters because it documents a pivotal moment where art became a vital tool for public health advocacy and political protest. These posters not only defined the visual culture of the AIDS crisis but also transformed public discourse, challenged government inaction, and fostered solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community, leaving an enduring legacy on both art and activism.