Although Gonzalez-Torres is best known for his portraits of Ross rendered as a pile of 175 lbs of candy (Ross's weight before he became sick with AIDS), which is meant to be taken from the gallery piece by piece by visitors, symbolizing Ross's slow decline, but also giving each visitor something sweet to take with them – a little gift. Felix died of AIDS in 1996, after his partner Ross Laycock succumbed to the disease in 1991. My favorite artist is Felix Gonzalez-Torres. Sarah Kate Baie - Director of Programming Artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres
We asked our staff to share artists/creators that have impacted their lives, as well as have made an influence on American arts and culture. Throughout the month, we will honor and celebrate Pride by telling the story of some of the achievements of LGBTQ+ Americans to this country’s history and culture.
June is Pride Month! It is a time to honor the 1969 Stonewall uprising in NYC, which is considered the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.
