ST. JOHN the DIVINE
Amsterdam Avenue at 109th Street
NYC
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May 13th 2018
12:30-2PM
12:30-2PM
Dedication
AIDS MEMORIAL QUILT
My friend, Michael
A most moving
presentation
Got home at 6PM because we ate of the generous foods,
drank a toast, talked with others who lost friends and loved ones to
aids, saw the quilts but no good photographs sorry to say.
We also visited the chapels that encircle the main altar.
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Keith Haring Chapel
We also visited the chapels that encircle the main altar.
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Keith Haring Chapel
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.My flash didn't catch the true colors,
Better photo Here:
http://art-nerd.com/newyork/harings-altar-piece/
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From here on, I have no notes. I simply shot a few views that interested me. There is so much beauty, so many art works and architectural detail you could be there for days and not be able to absorb all of it.
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We walked in the Gardens
fresh from rain
The residents Garden
Only one peacock on view, soaked because he chose to stay out.
There are two, the second one is white.
Last shot.
Links
Historical Overview
pre-1980 through 2017
https://www.avert.org/professionals/history-hiv-aids/overview
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Personal Note
I was in Fire Island in the seventies before the epidemic was fully understood. I lost many friends from the dance community over the ensuing years and I was a volunteer at the gorgeous garden on top of Gay Mens Health old building where too many memorials overwhelmed everyone.
3 comments:
the magnitude of the architecture...so in keeping with the
magnitude of the feelings
a beautiful tribute, remembering the dear friends who are gone
beautiful views- gardens and architecture combine to give us peace and a place for remembrance. yes, those days were shocking...so many lost. Here in Long Beach the bath house scene ended up being a very destructive component in the health and welfare of the gay community until we grew to understand the causes. A very sad time. Lost several friends and employees.
Thanks for this lovely visit Michelle.
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