Harm Reduction is Not a Metaphor: Living in the 21st Century with Drugs, Intimacy, and Activism

On the occasion of the exhibitions Niki de Saint Phalle: Structures for Life and Gregg Bordowitz: I Wanna Be Well at MoMA PS1, Visual AIDS and http://hivdoula.work/ presented a new, digital zine called "HARM REDUCTION IS NOT A METAPHOR: Living in the 21st Century with Drugs, Intimacy, and Activism."The zine features new texts by Tamara Oyola Santiago, David Oscar Harvey, Molly Pearson, Nick Melloan-Ruiz, Alexander McClelland, Abdul-Aliy A. Muhammad, and Blake Paskal & Kyle Croft, alongside reprints and graphics from many more individuals and organizations.

This digital zine discusses harm reduction openly, reducing stigma and fostering compassionate media narratives around drugs and activism.Tech Literacy & Accessibility: This digital zine, created on the occasion of the Niki de Saint Phalle and Gregg Bordowitz exhibitions at MoMA PS1, brings together texts and graphics on harm reduction. By offering these resources in a digital format, it enhances tech literacy around harm reduction, making nuanced perspectives accessible on an essential but often stigmatized topic. Reducing Harm in New Media: By discussing harm reduction openly, the zine reduces stigma associated with drug use and intimacy, fostering a media narrative that validates these experiences and supports compassionate engagement. Data & Knowledge Stewardship: The zine documents community knowledge and experiences related to harm reduction, preserving them as a resource that advocates for safety, respect, and self-determination in both personal and community contexts.