This piece reflects the dynamic tensions of our time—between destruction and renewal, fear and hope, the past and the future … More
Tag: Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción
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
The radiant history of uranium glass
Under the glow of ultraviolet light, uranium glass reveals its captivating secret: an ethereal fluorescence that has enchanted collectors and … More
nuclear security summit, 2024
“Nuclear Security Summit” embodies the intense emotions stirred by the summit of the same name, an initiative announced by the … 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
fragment pour le future de l’homme, 2024
The title, also the title of a song by the band Stereolab, symbolizes life’s unpredictability and constant change. The artwork’s … More
U3O8 I and II, 2024
This pair of abstract paintings delves into the complex process of transforming uranium ore into yellowcake. Yellowcake, named for its … 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
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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