Exhibition Showcases Graphic Design's Role in New York's AIDS Response Through Posters

An exhibition titled 'Love & Fury: New York's Fight Against AIDS' examines the significant contribution of graphic design to New York City's reaction to the AIDS epidemic from the late 1970s through the early 2000s. The display highlights how community-based organizations, including Gay Men's Health Crisis and Act Up, utilized poster art as a vital communication tool. These works served multiple purposes: advocating for safer sexual practices, promoting access to medical services, and publicly criticizing political figures, notably the Reagan administration, for perceived neglect during the health emergency. The visual materials became a defining element of the public health and activist landscape. The exhibition is currently open to the public and will conclude on September 6.