I Still Remember: Closing Day

Remembrance 1

I Still Remember, a new collaborative project by Vladimir Rios, creative director, and Lester Blum, photographer, is an epic, compelling photographic narrative which tells a powerful and moving story of the quest for love, devastation and remembrance.

Artist reception: December 12, 2015 from 6pm–9pm.

Exhibit will run from December 1, 2015–January 9, 2016.

I Still Remember is a fictionalized compilation of the lifestyle of many gay men of the 1980’s/into the early 1990’s. This was a time when everyone was free; no one worried about sexually transmitted diseases. From sex clubs to Fire Island with the notorious Meat Rack to the Meatpacking District of New York to the boardwalk at South Beach, he seeks an immediate connection, a search for permanence, and a commitment of love.

His world was shattered by the onslaught of HIV/AIDS. Nothing would ever be the same.  He had to face fear, rejection, and declining health. When he passed, his lover and friends gathered in Fire Islandto celebrate his life. Even today, he continues to live in their memories.

The complete visual story can be seen on the following video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtRTxeC3Mhw&feature=youtu.be

Many of the images are in the I Still Remember gallery on the following web site www.lesterblumphotography.com

There is a book to go along with the presentation that includes the verbal story.  To view a preview of the book: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/5959111/975f69c34ec398ac501681ca9f42ace8ecc24ba6

Follow the adventure on the I Still Remember Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IStillRemember1

I Still Remember commemorates those who have passed from HIV/AIDS related causes and to help educate a younger generation about the early years of the disease.

The Pride Center is located just a short walk from the Staten Island Ferry at 25 Victory Blvd., 3rd Floor.

For additional information and or images for publication, please contact: Lester Blum, [email protected]











When: Sat., Jan. 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Remembrance 1

I Still Remember, a new collaborative project by Vladimir Rios, creative director, and Lester Blum, photographer, is an epic, compelling photographic narrative which tells a powerful and moving story of the quest for love, devastation and remembrance.

Artist reception: December 12, 2015 from 6pm–9pm.

Exhibit will run from December 1, 2015–January 9, 2016.

I Still Remember is a fictionalized compilation of the lifestyle of many gay men of the 1980’s/into the early 1990’s. This was a time when everyone was free; no one worried about sexually transmitted diseases. From sex clubs to Fire Island with the notorious Meat Rack to the Meatpacking District of New York to the boardwalk at South Beach, he seeks an immediate connection, a search for permanence, and a commitment of love.

His world was shattered by the onslaught of HIV/AIDS. Nothing would ever be the same.  He had to face fear, rejection, and declining health. When he passed, his lover and friends gathered in Fire Islandto celebrate his life. Even today, he continues to live in their memories.

The complete visual story can be seen on the following video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtRTxeC3Mhw&feature=youtu.be

Many of the images are in the I Still Remember gallery on the following web site www.lesterblumphotography.com

There is a book to go along with the presentation that includes the verbal story.  To view a preview of the book: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/5959111/975f69c34ec398ac501681ca9f42ace8ecc24ba6

Follow the adventure on the I Still Remember Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IStillRemember1

I Still Remember commemorates those who have passed from HIV/AIDS related causes and to help educate a younger generation about the early years of the disease.

The Pride Center is located just a short walk from the Staten Island Ferry at 25 Victory Blvd., 3rd Floor.

For additional information and or images for publication, please contact: Lester Blum, [email protected]

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