HIV science and art come together this World AIDS Day
“Art has always been a powerful voice in the HIV/AIDS movement, and this exhibition is an extension of those voices. All of the people that have come before us, who have paved the way for us to be seen and to be heard. This collaboration of art and science allows us to see science in new ways and increase our understanding of the challenges of HIV” says Daniel Cordner, exhibition coordinator.
The HIV Science as Art exhibition, that premiered at IAS 2023 in Brisbane, is traveling to Melbourne for viewing on 1 December at The Doherty Institute, as part of LPV’s range of events this World AIDS Day.
The HIV Science as Art exhibition unites art with scientific advancements in HIV through the work of 12 artists living with HIV from around the world.
Twelve eminent scientists have been matched with an artist living with HIV to create a collaborative artwork representing everything from basic, social and prevention sciences in HIV. All selected artists received a commission to create an original piece of work in conversation with their companion scientist that reflects the concepts of their scientific work.
The works represent a diverse range of artistic expression – from fashion design to painting to photography, sculpture and video.
This exhibition stands at the intersection of HIV science and art, exemplifying the power of partnerships, participation, and innovation – all hallmarks that have supported so many of the successes in the global response to HIV, helping to make HIV science more accessible and demonstrate art as a powerful knowledge translation strategy.
The project’s success to date has resulted in further funding support from ViiV Global to present HIV Science as Art at the AIDS 2024 conference in Munich.
For more information about LPV’s World AIDS Day events and to see this exhibition visit the registration page.
Artwork pictured
Artist: Dani Marti
Collaborating scientist: Melissa Churchill
Title: Ay Maricón!
2023, 100 x 80 x 25cm
reclaimed domestic plastic