The Biggest Textile Art Project!

Textile quilts and social change do not sound like two things that go together. After watching, reading, and researching many massive projects like the AIDS Memorial quilt you can see how much change these quilts can bring. In my opinion, the form of art and messages the quilts give off is just indescribable.

This week I decided to dig deeper and research more into the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Did you know that over 20 countries decided to join in on the projects! Currently, the quilt resides in the National AIDS Memorial just inside of San Francisco. Since it was first displayed on October 11, 1987, the quilt now includes more than 50,000 panels honoring practically 100,000 people. Since the quilt is now so large it cannot be displayed in one place. As of today, you can visit the project anytime since it is now displayed online.

Although there are many other projects like the AIDS Memorial, it would not be a bad idea to spread more important messages and opinions through textile art. If you’re interested in exploring the AIDS Memorial Quilt, I have put the link and all my sources below!

Sources:

– https://www.history.com/news/aids-memorial-quilt
– https://www.aidsmemorial.org/quilt-history
– https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470617/

Visit the AIDS Memorial online!
https://www.aidsmemorial.org/interactive-aids-quilt