Monument One 2022
U=U, Undetectable = Untransmissable; this is the incredible scientific breakthrough that means if a person living with HIV is on effective treatment, and their viral load is undetectable, then they cannot pass on the virus.
Monument One documents the milestones that have allowed people living with HIV to live longer, whilst paying tribute to those who are no longer with us.
Henry Hate is an American-born visual and tattoo artist living and working between London and Los Angeles. In his London shop, he has tattooed high-profile clients including Amy Winehouse. His HIV status was shared without his consent and he was 'outed' in the tabloid media in 2009, evidencing the stigmatised and ignorant treatment of people living with HIV.
His recent visual artwork weaves together a dialogue between classical techniques and modern popular culture, exploring taboos around sex, faith, sin, and salvation. This gives the viewer the impetus to question our own personal histories and see the world from a different perspective.
