They viewed their art as an activist statement promoting societal awareness to the polictical, health, and cultural problems associated with the virus. Haring was part of the graffiti art movement. His work can be seen today in the form of posters, greeting cards, and t-shirts. Wojnarowicz also did street graffiti, as well as performance pieces, and media installations in urban areas. Both Haring and Wojnarowicz died from the virus in the 1990's.