AIDS Quilt Research Questions

My research questions mainly focus on the effectiveness of the "architecture" of the AIDS quilt. I plan to investigate what detracts from and what adds to the sense of meaning and remembrance of the quilt.  My research questions are as follows:

Is a quilt a better method to commemorate AIDS victims than a statue, building, museum of some sort?

Is it more effective to break the quilt into pieces all over the country as opposed to displaying it in its entirety in one location?

Does the fact that almost anyone can add to the quilt and that it is never truly complete detract from the sense of meaning and memory derived from the quilt?

Does it give the victims enough of a memorial and enough commemoration? Are the victims simply clumped together as a group or given individuality?