From the birth of ACT UP to the famous Keith Haring mural, The Center provides a forum for artists and activists, hosting thousands of events and activities each year. This exhibit takes a look at some of the incredible artworks created and contained within The Center's walls.

Boy on Wall (1989/1989) by Stephen LackThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Much of the artwork featured in this exhibit was part of "The Center Show," a 1989 exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion.

Untitled, Robert Starr, 1989/1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Untitled, Martin Wong, 1989/1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Nijinsky (1989/1989) by Barbara SandlerThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

For the 1989 "Center Show," curators Rick Barnett and Barbara Sahlman asked 41 artists to craft site specific-artwork around the building in an attempt to beautify and enhance The Center for visitors.

Nijinsky, Barbara Sandler, 1989/1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Nijinsky, Barbara Sandler, 1989/1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Elegy (1989/1989) by Nancy SperoThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Heretic's Fork, Leon Golub, 1989/1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Adam and Eve, George Whitman, 1989/1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Adam and Eve (1989/1989) by George WhitmanThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

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Works have been preserved and showcased as a result of recent renovations to The Center.

Love, Kenny Scharf, 1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Homophonia, Kay Rosen, 1989/2015, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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The Kiss (1989/1989) by Ricarch TaddeiThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Human Kind by David LaChapelleThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Room, Arch Connelly, 1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Untitled, Susan Strande, 1989, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Once Upon a Time (1989/1989) by Keith HaringThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

One of the most notable works is Keith Haring's 1989 mural, "Once Upon A Time," which celebrates male sexual liberation in the days before the AIDS epidemic.

Once Upon a Time (1989/1989) by Keith HaringThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Once Upon a Time (1989) by Keith HaringThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

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"Once Upon a Time" was completed just nine months before Haring died of AIDS.

The Kiss (1989/1989) by Ricarch TaddeiThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Artworks at The Center are available to the public for viewing. Stop by The Center to check them out in person—we’re open 365 days a year!

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Thanks to The Keith Haring Foundation.

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