HIV Science as Art is an exhibit that will highlight new and innovative science through art during the AIDS 2024 Conference in Munich, Germany. 12 scientists will be matched with 12 artists from around the world to create a collaborative artwork reflecting the science over a 90 day period. Artists will be paid a commission to create an original piece of work in conversation with the scientist which reflects the concepts of the paper. The final artworks will be shown at a gallery in Munich as part of AIDS 2024 affiliated events schedule where the exhibition catalogue and limited-edition signed high-quality prints will be launched. The original pieces of art will be auctioned at the exhibition to establish a pool of funds to support HIV programs targeting key affected populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and Africa regions. Click HERE to check out the acclaimed HIV Science as Art show at the IAS 2023 conference in Brisbane, Australia.
- Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2023 - January 15, 2024
- Art can work in any artistic media suitable to be documented and printed in high quality poster format.
- The working language of the collaboration will be English but artists are not limited to working in English.
- The applications will be curated by a global advisory of artists living with HIV.
- Artists living with HIV will only be considered. We strongly encourage artists from LGBTQI, sex workers, people who use drugs, Indigenous, women and other marginalized or under represented communities to apply.
- Work must be completed by May 30, 2024 in preparation for the exhibition in July 2024.
- All artists will receive 3000€ to pay for their materials, postage and artist fees.
- All artists will receive a full scholarship to AIDS 2024 including the most economical flight, accommodations and registration.
This project is in partnership with Münchner Aids-Hilfe and the IAS. Funded by ViiV Healthcare
