South African voices pays tribute to lives affected by HIV
A collection of artefacts, artistic, historic and photographic items that pay tribute to people affected by HIV which will on exhibit at KwaMuhle Museum.
OPENING to the public from 12 to 22 July, South African Voices: Towards a Museum of HIV Memory and Learning, is a collection of artefacts, artistic, historic and photographic items that pay tribute to people affected by HIV.
South African Voices is a partnership project between eThekwini Municipality, Avacarehealth and info4africa, and will be situated at KwaMuhle Local History Museum, on Bram Fischer Road. This is adjacent to the AIDS2016 Conference parking.
The collected items pay tribute to those who suffered and succumbed, and those who live with HIV every day in South Africa.
“Created as a legacy project of AIDS2016, South African Voices documents a critical and defining chapter in our collective history in South Africa. It offers all people space to celebrate the achievements and reflect on the journey we have taken from the dark days of denialism and calls to “Break the Silence” at AIDS2000, to having the largest HIV treatment programme in the world,” said project director, info4africa’s Debbie Heustice.
Visitors of the South African Voices will be encouraged to share their lived experiences of HIV with the museum by contributing their stories as well as donating archival and contemporary materials. Beyond AIDS2016, South African Voices will continue to be a dynamic, creative and equitable space for learning, dialogue and reflection.
Opening times are Monday to Friday, 8am to 3.50pm and Saturdays 8.30pm to 12.30pm.
Special opening times during AIDS2016 event are Monday 18 July to Friday 22 July from 8am to 4.30pm.
