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NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt

The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, often abbreviated to AIDS Memorial Quilt or AIDS Quilt, is a memorial to celebrate the lives of people who have died of AIDS-related causes. Weighing an estimated 54 tons, it is the largest piece of community... Wikipedia
Location: Various locations during exhibitions; San Francisco (when not displayed)
Beginning date: November 27, 1985
Designer: Cleve Jones
Inauguration date: October 11, 1987; 36 years ago
Length: 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m2)
Material: Fabric and various materials