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Forest Kelley: Michael


  • 1708 Gallery 319 West Broad Street Richmond, VA (map)
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OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 4th, 6pm to 8pm

ARTIST TALK: Saturday, May 5th, 11am

1708 Gallery is pleased to present Michael, a solo exhibition by Forest Kelley. Michael imagines the history of gay men in New England between the Stonewall Uprising and the death of Rock Hudson by AIDS. Specifically, Kelley imagines his Uncle Michael’s history up until his death on June 14th, 1985, after the first test for HIV antibody was licensed by the FDA. Exhibition on view through June 9th. 

Earlier Event: May 4
Harrison Walker: Portals