Act Up Necklace

Designer Name: CARTOGRAPHY

Rage rage against the dying of the light. 

This version of the matchstick takes its name from one of Mark’s favorite revolutionary groups, Act Up; founded in 1987 during the aids epidemic, Act Up (aids coalition to Unleash Power) they were known for aggressive and penetrating displays of protest. Commissioned by I Heart and Proctor and Gamble as the artist gift for their Can't Cancel Pride concert event, the matchstick is meant to represent how change begins with a single strike, with the torch of revolution passed between generations;  from Elton John to Brandi Carlile, from Melissa Etheridge to Adam Lambert, from Ricky Martin to Kim Petras, there is a light that never goes out. Can't Cancel Pride was born of the pandemic as a way to ensure the celebration and urgency of pride continued during uncertain and isolated times - the pandemic cancelled many things, but not the gays; it was such a success, that it is now in its 4th year and has raised over 12 million dollars for lgbtq+ charities. 

Details:

• 1.75" matchstick in 14k yellow gold with black enamel tip
• Made in NYC