Kinfolk: Portals of Remembrance
Reimagining the New York City AIDS Memorial as a dynamic site of memory and empowerment, pioneering digital platform Kinfolk and the New York City AIDS Memorial are thrilled to present Portals of Remembrance, a new exhibition featuring three monuments created by four renowned contemporary artists. This collaboration aims to honor and illuminate the stories of underrepresented figures within the HIV/AIDS movement through three virtual monuments created by Derek Fordjour, Egyptt LaBeija, Tourmaline, and Jacolby Satterwhite.
Kinfolk, known for amplifying Black and Brown stories through immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences, will leverage cutting-edge technology to embolden narratives of resilience, survival, and advocacy. Utilizing the site of the New York City AIDS Memorial, each artist will contribute a distinct perspective, giving voice to those often excluded from historical accounts and transforming how we engage with and preserve collective memory.
Role: Commissioner/Producer
With Kinfolk Tech Foundation; Artists: Derek Fordjour, Jacolby Satterwhite, Tourmaline & Egyptt LaBeija
Date: May 17, 2025—April 2026
Location: New York City AIDS Memorial, New York, NY
