Exhibit: Denial and Revelation by the Artists for Human Rights

Artists for Human Rights awarded the Medaille d'Excellence The Durban-based
Artists for Human Rights received a major international award for its work
in contributing to efforts to Break the Silence on HIV/AIDS. At a ceremony
held on 6 August at Victoria Hall in Geneva, Switzerland, Jan Jordaan, on
behalf of the AHR, accepted the award given in the category 'HIV/AIDS Media'
for one of its projects, the HIV/AIDS Billboards.

For the billboard project, 31 community-based and professional artists
contributed artworks. The majority of artists are from South Africa, with
others selected from a network of well-accomplished international artists.
The works are being transposed into large billboards to be erected in
communities throughout South Africa to promote AIDS awareness and encourage
discussion on the theme 'Break the Silence'. The newest billboard, to be
erected this month, is supported by Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys.

The ceremony was part of the Youth Empowerment Summit and the UN NGO (United
Nations Non-Governmental Organizations) Alliance meeting in Geneva.
Roundtable talks at the United Nations on the topic 'Art and Peace'
accompanied the award ceremony and summit activities.

The artist organization hopes that the Medaille d'Excellence confirms to
potential supporters of AHR efforts that artists can contribute creative
solutions towards threats to society. With the international recognition
that the award brings, AHR hopes that greater involvement and funding
support from abroad can be solicited.

Background on activities of the Artists for Human Rights Artists for Human
Rights is a non-profit Public Interest Organization, which has been
facilitating the contributions of artists towards the full realization of
human rights and, most recently, towards breaking the silence around
HIV/AIDS. It is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers.
We are still being governed by the Artists for Human Rights Trust but are in
the process of registering AHR as a separate section. 21 (not for profit)
company.

Artists for Human Rights takes the position that the HIV/AIDS pandemic is
closely linked with the historical human rights abuses associated with our
apartheid history. Because of the resultant poverty and lack of education,
the stigma and the denial concerning the pandemic proved to be an important
debilitating factor in addressing the disease. It is for this reason that
we have decided to sustain the 'Break the Silence' campaign, that was
adopted by the International AIDS Conference, held in Durban in July
2000. A summary of the present status of Artists for Human Rights and its
HIV/AIDS project:

1. Thirty-one artists-representing South Africa, other African countries,
and other countries outside the African continent-have contributed their
work towards this campaign.
2. Three billboards, using works contributed by the artists, have been
placed in communities around Durban. Sponsors include the KZN Department of
Health, the MTN Art Institute, and Shepstone and Wylie Attorneys.
3. Negotiations for additional billboards with the Association of Medical
Pathologists are at an advanced stage. Further support for this part of the
initiative is needed.

4. The Department of Art, Culture, Science and Technology, and the National
Arts Council have generously supported the work of AHR with R170,000. A
shortfall of R190,000 remains for the budget.

5. An extensive program for future exhibits and activities related to the
HIV/AIDS project:

4 The official launch with exhibits on International AIDS Day (1 December)
- At the Durban Art Gallery (to be opened by Dr. Nono Simelela, Director of
the National AIDS Office)
- At the National Art Gallery in Cape Town.
4 Exhibition at Botswana National Gallery in Gaborone, as part of the
Botswana Government's AIDS awareness initiative
4 Exhibition at the Palais des Nation, of the United Nations in Geneva
(8-19th July 2002) to coincide with the Int. AIDS Conference, Barcelona
(Negotiations are under way for our Ambassador Ms. P.N. January-Bardill to
open that exhibition. She has pledged to try to access funding support,
including bringing nine young participating S.A. artists to attend the
exhibition.)
4 Preparation of a limited edition portfolio of the artists works. As with
previous initiatives, AHR will pursue marketing the remainder of the
portfolios to supplement our fundraising efforts.
4 Preparation of a catalogue of the artworks, including statements by the
artists and persons working in the fight against AIDS. The catalogue will
be available to the public at large, and funding will be sought to use these
in schools.
4 As part of its community outreach program, AHR has produced an artist book
authored by the Woman Living with AIDS, Support Group, King Edward Hospital.
This will be added to the catalogue. AHR has also participated with Art
Works Trust, an organization dealing with homeless children, to produce AIDS
awareness through art making.

For more information, please feel free to call me or review the website
www.ahr.org.za.

Jan Jordaan
AHR Projects Convener.