Planned PS AIDS Memorial Material Change
Planned PS AIDS Memorial Material Change
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This story first appeared in The Palm Springs Post

Palm Springs artist Phillip K. Smith III is refining the AIDS Memorial design with a striking material shift: replacing glass with mirror-polished aluminum for enhanced durability and desert-reflective brilliance. As reported by The Palm Springs Post, this change responds to heat testing and safety concerns, while preserving the memorial’s emotional and visual impact. Discover how this evolution honors memory and resilience—read the full story for insight into the artist’s process and the community’s vision.

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