
After Silence
A History of AIDS through Its Images
Avram Finkelstein(Author)
University of California Press
1st Edition
Published on 7. November 2017
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-0-520-29514-8 (ISBN)
Description
Early in the 1980s AIDS epidemic, six gay activists created one of the most iconic and lasting images that would come to symbolize a movement: a protest poster of a pink triangle with the words "Silence=Death." The graphic and the slogan still resonate widely today, the latter an anthem for AIDS activism, and are often used-and misused-to brand the entire movement, appearing in a variety of ubiquitous manifestations. Cofounder of the collective Silence=Death and member of the art collective Gran Fury, Avram Finkelstein tells the story of how his work and other protest artworks associated with the early years of the pandemic were created. In his writing about art and AIDS activism, the formation of collectives, and the political process, Finkelstein exposes us to a different side of the traditional HIV/AIDS history told twenty-five years later and offers a creative toolbox for those who want to learn how art and activism save lives.
Reviews / Votes
"Finkelstein's life of activism and creativity is hugely impressive, and this book is a perfect reflection of that. It is emotionally and intellectually engaging at once, never losing sight of the political history the author is recounting." * Gay and Lesbian Review * "While there is no equation for writing history, this generous and generative book will inspire artists, activists, and historians to do the math themselves." * Critical Inquiry * "Finkelstein makes sure to emphasise the partiality of his story, while offering an admirably detailed and carefully drawn picture of the many affinities that made his story to stick out." * Gesnerus *More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Berkerley
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
32 illus
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-520-29514-8 (9780520295148)
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Person
Avram Finkelstein is a founding member of the Silence=Death and Gran Fury collectives. His work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the New Museum, and the Smithsonian Archives of American Art.
Content
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Author's Note
Introduction: AIDS 2.0
PART I. SILENCE = DEATH
1. The Immigrant
2. The Political Poster
3. War
PART II. GRAN FURY
4. Read My Lips
5. Kissing Doesn't Kill
6. Art Is Not Enough
PART III. AFFINITY
7. Men: Use Condoms or Beat It
8. Women Don't Get AIDS, They Just Die from It
9. The Four Questions, Part 1: The Viral Divide
10. The Four Questions, Part 2: Intergenerationality
Epilogue: Notstalgia
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
Author's Note
Introduction: AIDS 2.0
PART I. SILENCE = DEATH
1. The Immigrant
2. The Political Poster
3. War
PART II. GRAN FURY
4. Read My Lips
5. Kissing Doesn't Kill
6. Art Is Not Enough
PART III. AFFINITY
7. Men: Use Condoms or Beat It
8. Women Don't Get AIDS, They Just Die from It
9. The Four Questions, Part 1: The Viral Divide
10. The Four Questions, Part 2: Intergenerationality
Epilogue: Notstalgia
Index