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a visual artist and educator based in El Granada, California

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papageno eléctrico, 2026

24 inches in diameter | Acrylic on wood panel

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warm sound, 2026

24 inches in diameter | Acrylic on wood panel

Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción, Art, atomic age, Á.R. Vázquez-Concepción, California, Contemporary Art, nuclear power, Painting, Puerto Rico, San Francisco

the supreme illusion, 2026

16 inches in diameter | Acrylic on wood panel

Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción, Art, atomic age, Á.R. Vázquez-Concepción, California, Contemporary Art, nuclear power, Painting, Puerto Rico, San Francisco

The New Corporation (2022), plus notes on AI and nuclear energy

In 2003, “The Corporation” scrutinized corporations’ pervasive influence on society. Watching this documentary with my then-housemates quickly became a guiding … More

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Taking on the Nuclear Nightmare in Black Mirror’s ‘Demon 79’ (2023)

Black Mirror has always been a series that provokes thought, often leaving viewers in a state of introspection about the … More

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A Puerto Rican Perspective on Alex Garland’s “Civil War” (2024)

Alex Garland’s “Civil War” emerges not merely as a cinematic exploration but as a poignant reflection on the historical shadows … More

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‘Fallout’ (2024) — Atomic Age Dystopia, Reimagined

Amazon’s Fallout plunges viewers into a harrowing vision of Los Angeles, transformed by nuclear catastrophe into a desolate wasteland where … More

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“Threads” (1984)

Released in 1984, “Threads” was a powerful reminder of the dangers of nuclear war during the Cold War era. It … More

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Benjamin Labatut’s “When We Cease to Understand the World” (2021)

Benjamin Labatut’s novel “When We Cease to Understand the World” presents a stark, almost disturbing portrait of the brilliant minds … More

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“Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power” by James Mahaffey (2010)

“Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power” by James Mahaffey stands as a vital … More

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