Felix Gonzalez-Torres is widely recognized for his poignant and minimalist artworks that explore themes of love, loss, and identity. While much of the public’s understanding of his work is shaped by the later years of his life, particularly after his husband Ross Laycock’s HIV diagnosis, his early artistic journey reveals a powerful foundation that shaped his unique voice. This post focuses on Gonzalez-Torres’s development as an artist before this pivotal moment, highlighting