James Leroy Acord (1944–2011) was a singular figure in contemporary art, known for his audacious integration of sculpture and nuclear … More
Category: nuclear activism
atomic flowers for peace, 2024
This piece reflects the dynamic tensions of our time—between destruction and renewal, fear and hope, the past and the future … More
Coloring outside the nuclear lines
I am excited that the incredible Mary and Jordan from the Nuclear Energy Institute interviewed me on the Fissionaries podcast. … More
yellowcake (the international uranium trade), 2024
This painting unfolds the alchemical transformation of uranium ore into potent yellowcake, the genesis of nuclear power. Layer upon layer, … More
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
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
‘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
Reflections on my experience in Kazakhstan as part of the Art in Embassies program of the US Department of State in Astana and Almaty in 2023
Working as an artist in cultural exchange, I’ve seen up close how art can cross borders that politics and language … More
“Threads” (1984)
Released in 1984, “Threads” was a powerful reminder of the dangers of nuclear war during the Cold War era. It … More
“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
Ángel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción 