A frog representing 'tu' [you] clings on to the wide-open jaws of a small crocodile representing 'el SIDA' [AIDS]; with numerous surrounding AIDS-related messages in Spanish and English; an advertisement by the C.I.A.S. (Comité Independiente Anti-SIDI. Colour lithograph, ca. 1996.

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[1996?]
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675770i
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A frog representing 'tu' [you] clings on to the wide-open jaws of a small crocodile representing 'el SIDA' [AIDS]; with numerous surrounding AIDS-related messages in Spanish and English; an advertisement by the C.I.A.S. (Comité Independiente Anti-SIDI. Colour lithograph, ca. 1996. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

The references to the frog about to be consumed by the crocodile suggests an analogy to those who play with danger by ignoring AIDS

Publication/Creation

Valladolid (Apdo. 4128 Valladolid) : C.I.A.S. (Comité Independiente Anti-SIDI, [1996?]

Physical description

1 print : lithograph, printed in green, white and black ; sheet 68.9 x 49 cm

Lettering

¿Tú estás contra el SIDA? No te conviene jugar con el peligra. C.I.A.S. ... Donativos: Caja España C.C. 2040014204. Image reference: 'National Geographic' Translation of main text: Are you against AIDS? You should not play with danger Messages in English include: 'do the right thing, mair for the ring'; 'no more sex, it's boring (Lawrence Durrel)' The word 'No' includes a series of statements over the top from: 'Tengo algo para ti. No' (I've got something for you. No) to 'Di qu sí. No' (Say what each other. No)

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National Geographic [provider of photograph] C.I.A.S. (Comité Independiente Anti-SIDI Ayuntamiento de Valladolid [collaborator] 1996? C.I.A.S. (Comité Independiente Anti-SIDI see for contact details Spain 29/04/2009 UkLW Transcription from the item

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Wellcome Collection 675770i

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