For General Idea — which consisted of AA Bronson (born 1946), Felix Partz (1945–94), and Jorge Zontal (1944–94) — the impending misery of death brought about action rather than despair.

"Words," he wrote, "become general by being made the signs of general ideas." The word "triangle" signals the general idea of triangles, not that equilateral or that isosceles.

As Haute Culture masterfully documents, General Idea’s output from 1987 onward became exclusively focused on bringing attention to AIDS. Until the mid ’80s it was known as “gay cancer ...

This 1993 General Idea work is titled Playing Doctor. Share. In its long history as a cultural centre, Toronto, for the most part, has failed to successfully export its best visual artists.

General Idea, The Hand of the Spirit of Miss General Idea from “Fear Management” (1987). Courtesy of Caviar20, Toronto. “ 25 Years 25 Works ” is on view at Caviar20, Toronto, through ...