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KINFOLK:

PORTALS OF REMEMBRANCE

AUGMENTED REALITY MONUMENTS BY DEREK FORDJOUR, JACOLBY SATTERWHITE, TOURMALINE & EGYPTT LABEIJA

OPENING

EVENT:

JUNE 1

Upcoming Programs

EXHIBITION:
MATTHEW LEIFHEIT THE GAY CHORUS: NO TIME AT ALL

Conceived by artist Matthew Leifheit for the New York City AIDS Memorial, The Gay Chorus: No Time At All is a newly commissioned public sound installation that amplifies rare archival recordings of gay men’s chorus rehearsals and performances from 1985 to 1995, a decade defined by profound loss and resilience before the advent of lifesaving HIV treatments. The hour-long audio piece will loop daily throughout from June 1—30, offering a resonant and uplifting reflection for Pride Month, bringing long-unheard voices into the present to inspire remembrance, celebration, and strength.

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FILM SCREENING:
CASHING OUT

At the height of the AIDS crisis, thousands of queer people sold their life insurance policies to investors for quick cash. A thought-provoking exploration of this billion-dollar "AIDS profiteering" industry, Cashing Out, directed by Matt Nadel, tells the intimate stories of those who fought for dignity as the world around them crumbled, and investigates the filmmaker's unlikely personal connection to this industry. This free screening will take place on June 13 at the LGBT Community Center and will be preceded by a reception and followed by a Q&A moderated by filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis.

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SPECIAL EVENT:
LEGENDS OF DRAG WITH THE RED RIBBON REVUE

Get ready for stories, sequins, and serious star power: Legends of Drag returns for its third fabulous year on June 14 at the Church of the Village! In a moment when LGBTQ+ rights and expression are under renewed attack, this fierce, intergenerational tribute honors the queens who paved the way—now joined by the powerful voices of The Red Ribbon Revue, a musical showcase of HIV-positive performers. It’s a joyful, unflinching celebration of life, legacy, and the power of visibility—because in times like these, celebration is resistance.


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Our Stories

Some days, it can be hard to summon one’s optimism in an adversarial world. For those days, a pink sky holds the power to remind us of the beauty around us and in this life. We continue to fight. 📸 @philip.jeffery #NYCAIDSMemorial #throwbackth
LEGENDS OF DRAG returns for #Pride Month 2025! In a year when queer history is being erased, we celebrate those who’ve always been at the front lines. Join us for the 3rd annual LEGENDS OF DRAG — a night of joy, defiance, and reverence fo
Larry Kramer dramatically altered the trajectory of history. Whether as a founder of several influential AIDS service and activist organizations; as a controversial and acerbic author and playwright who kept a sharp, unwavering focus on the lives and
"I will always love you, Larry Kramer,” wrote actor Matt Bomer @mattbomer in tribute to the late activist and playwright, who died #OnThisDay May 27, 2020. “We are so grateful to you for fighting the good fight for us all. Thank you
Playwright Tom Eyen’s most celebrated work is about what it means to be the “other” while fighting for your rights and finding a place in America: “Dreamgirls,” the Tony Award-winning musical. A pioneer of the Off Off Br
 

Visit the Memorial

The New York City AIDS Memorial is located at the corner of Greenwich Avenue and West 12 Street in New York’s historic West Village.

By Subway/Bus

Take the 1 2 3 F or M trains to 14th Street, the L train to 6th or 8th Avenue, or the A C or E trains to 8th Avenue. Nearest buses: M7, 14A, 14D, and M20. Learn more at the MTA→

By Bicycle

Bicycle parking is available nearby. CitiBike→ stations are located at Perry Street & Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich Avenue & 8th Avenue, and West 13 Street & 7th Avenue

Parking

There is no official parking available at the New York City AIDS Memorial, but there are multiple paid parking and street parking locations in the surrounding neighborhood

Support for New York City AIDS Memorial programs is generously provided, in part, by:

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Recent News & Press

News & Press
NEW YORK TIMES: Pride Events in New York: Here’s How to Celebrate

In his sound installation “The Gay Chorus: No Time at All,” the artist Matthew Leifheit gathered archival recordings of gay men’s choirs from around the country from the decade before effective H.I.V./AIDS treatments. The result, edited from footage on 53 VHS tapes, is an hourlong “recital” that will loop daily at the New York City AIDS Memorial in the West Village daily throughout June.

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6SQFT: How to celebrate Pride Month in NYC

The NYC AIDS Memorial—a landmark stop on the NYC Pride March and a powerful site of remembrance—will host community programming throughout June. The memorial holds deep historical significance for the city’s LGBTQIA+ community, particularly for those still affected by the AIDS epidemic.

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THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS: Art to Sit On

In this review of new exhibitions and publications of the artist Scott Burton, writer Jarrett Earnest writes about Burton’s radical artistic vision, and mentions that “the artist Oscar Tuazon, in collaboration with…the NYC AIDS Memorial, will unveil a revitalized version of Burton’s final public work, created for the fishing piers in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, in 1994—a combination of perforated steel benches, wooden ottomans, light posts, and wind vanes…”

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A MESSAGE: From the Leaders of AIDS Memorials and Monuments

A message from the leaders of AIDS memorials and monuments in San Francisco, New York, and West Hollywood regarding the recent freeze on US foreign aid. We strongly urge the Administration to resume funding immediately and to allow this lifesaving medication to be delivered without delay and the Congress to take all action within its authority to ensure that funding already authorized by federal law continues to flow without interruption.

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SVERIGES RADIO: We must not forget the AIDS epidemic

In this report from Sveriges Radio (Sweden), New York City AIDS Memorial Executive Director Dave Harper speaks about the various ways to keep the legacy of the AIDS epidemic alive.

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HIV/AIDS Timeline A lot has happened over the past forty years. Click here to learn more about the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

HIV/AIDS Timeline

A lot has happened over the past forty years. Click here to learn more about the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

About the Memorial Design The Memorial was designed by Studio a+i with granite pavers designed by world-renowned visual artist Jenny Holzer. Click here to learn more.

About the Memorial Design

The Memorial was designed by Studio a+i with granite pavers designed by world-renowned visual artist Jenny Holzer. Click here to learn more.

Banner Photograph courtesy of the artists and Kinfolk Tech Foundation. Illustrations: Bardo photography © Julie Lemberger; Quilt Workshop photography by Alexander Sargent; Cabaret photo by David Andrako.