Known for his bold, bright-hued paintings, prints and murals, Average was a pillar of Vancouver’s creative community

Peter Hujar, whose work is still being uncovered posthumously, is among artists receiving acclaim

The winning proposal features a tree trunk from which rings have been extracted and displayed nearby

Anya Gallaccio and Diana Puntar are among those who have submitted proposals for the work, which will reportedly be unveiled in 2026

The work, “Craig’s closet”, honours the more than 100,000 New Yorkers who have died of Aids

As the world grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, public campaigns around another virus are explored in an exhibition at the Folkwang Museum in Essen