Making art in a plague: Gran Fury and ACT UP, 1987-1992
How did a handful of artists kick start and script a seismic shift in AIDS awareness and policy? How did their creative skills drive a movement? And what can we learn from the story of Gran Fury about how to make art as resistance today and tomorrow?This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about channeling our rage and fear into creation, and using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. _____View full transcript, sources, videos and art at www.theartofresistancepodcast.com. Have a story about making art as resistance that we should feature on the show, one from the past, or one from today? Send us a note!_____The Art of Resistance is a podcast from Rebel Yell Creative, which is creative consulting, courses and community for good work, good art, and good people. We help community groups, small businesses, arts organizations, and creative individuals dedicated to intersectionality and resistance build, create, and resist. If you’re a creative looking to make art as resistance, subscribe at rebelyellcreative.com.Mentioned in this episode:Get involved at the Des Moines Pride Center!At the DSM Pride Center, our library and archives are always growing, and you can be part of it. We host library cataloging socials on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, along with author talks, history presentations, and community events that bring people together ot elarn and connect. Visit us as desmoinespridecenter.org to explore Iowa’s largest LGBTQ library and archives to discover ways to get involved. Presented by...The Des Moines Pride CenterThis episode is presented by the Des Moines Pride Center, the largest LGBTQ library in the state of Iowa. We offer unique community events and learning opportunities along with a fascinating look at our queer history. Stay tuned after the episode to learn more.