2024

December – May

Young City at War Exhibition

Young City at War: Stories from West Hollywood during the AIDS Epidemic is a free public exhibition featuring the dramatic and poignant story of a diverse community’s response to the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. During the outbreak of AIDS in the 1980s, diagnosis was a likely death sentence with the average life expectancy nine months. The public viewed AIDS as a gay-related disease and the government was unresponsive. As a result, the turmoil of loss and survival became integral to the identity of West Hollywood, a city to be an oasis for LGBTQ+ people. Those who survived this catastrophic epidemic hold a fragile cultural memory.

This exhibit honors the warriors of the past and present, as well as showcases the power of community. It celebrates the leadership, strength, and endurance of the people and City of West Hollywood. It also provides awareness, inspiration, and wisdom for new generations.

Young City at War is located under the grand staircase in West Hollywood Park and will be open daily (sunrise to sunset) through mid-May, 2024. This project is made possible by the City of West Hollywood.

Please bring your earpods or earphones to listen to the audio narration by George Takei.

Park in the 5-level garage at 625 N San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069 to eceive 2-hours free parking with validation from the Aquatic & Recreation Center (see map below).

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