Reina Sofía and Casanova challenge HIV stigma in Spanish art
The Museo Reina Sofía has integrated activist art about HIV/AIDS into its collection, including works by Pepe Miralles, thirty years after his initial proposal. Eduardo Casanova's film 'Sidosa', produced by Jordi Évole, had a brief theatrical run. Researcher Aimar Arriola notes that the moment to discuss HIV always seems imminent but never fully arrives. On December 1, 1992, artist Pepe Espaliú, then ill with AIDS, was carried by a hundred people from the Congress of Deputies to the Reina Sofía, passing the Ministry of Health, in a performance that was repeated. Casanova's works 'Silencio' and 'Sidosa' aim to break the stigma once and for all.
Key facts
- Museo Reina Sofía has added Pepe Miralles' works to its collection after 30 years.
- Eduardo Casanova's film 'Sidosa' was produced by Jordi Évole and had a short theatrical run.
- Aimar Arriola is a researcher on HIV memory.
- Pepe Espaliú was carried by 100 people from Congress to Reina Sofía on December 1, 1992.
- The performance passed by the Ministry of Health.
- Casanova's works 'Silencio' and 'Sidosa' aim to break stigma.
- The Reina Sofía is highlighting activist art in its collection.
- The article is from eldiario.es.
Entities
Artists
- Eduardo Casanova
- Pepe Miralles
- Pepe Espaliú
Institutions
- Museo Reina Sofía
- Congreso de los Diputados
- Ministerio de Sanidad
- eldiario.es
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Venice