After Silence

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A History of AIDS through Its Images

By Avram Finkelstein

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Summary

In After Silence, Avram Finkelstein, cofounder of the Silence = Death collective and member of the art collective Gran Fury, recounts the creation of the iconic "Silence = Death" protest poster during the early 1980s AIDS epidemic. This seminal work became a symbol of the movement, capturing the power of activism through art. Finkelstein delves into the formation of activist collectives and the political landscape of the era, offering a fresh perspective on HIV/AIDS history a quarter-century later. The book also serves as a creative guide for those seeking to merge art and activism to effect real change.
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After Silence is ideal for readers interested in political activism, LGBTQ+ history, art as a form of protest, and the history of the AIDS epidemic. It appeals to activists, artists, historians, and those seeking creative strategies for social change.

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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 today, often used—and misused—to brand the entire movement.

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 artwork 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 reveals 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 to save lives through activism and making art.

After Silence is a compelling narrative that not only sheds light on a critical part of history but also serves as an inspirational guide for contemporary and future activists.

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Gay and Lesbian Review praises the book as "emotionally and intellectually engaging" and a perfect reflection of Finkelstein's impressive activism and creativity. Critical Inquiry calls it a "generous and generative book" inspiring artists, activists, and historians alike. Gesnerus appreciates the author's focus on the partiality of the narrative alongside a detailed portrayal of the affinities shaping the movement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520351332

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 32 b-w illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 248

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Addiction & Recovery American & Canadian History Arts & Culture Avram Finkelstein Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

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.