positive

2013-2015

Concept: Lilla Szász and Gyula Muskovics

Photographs: Lilla Szász

Video editing: Barbara Ipsics

Positive is a diary-like photo series offering insight into the personal story of an HIV-positive grandmother. Martha was infected by her husband in the early 2000s and now, as an activist, considers her main mission to be debunking myths and stereotypes about the disease. The images in Positive bring the largely invisible issue of HIV and AIDS in Hungary into the context of everyday life. At the same time, this story raises unusual questions—among them, reflections on the very concept of family.

The video can only be seen upon request. If you are interested, please e-mail me at lillaszasz@yahoo.co.uk

main exhibitions:

2015: Positive. Gólya Community House, Budapest (OFF-Biennale Budapest) (curator: Gyula Muskovics)
2015: Positive – Liget Gallery, Budapest (curator: Gyula Muskovics)