James Leroy Acord (1944–2011) was a singular figure in contemporary art, known for his audacious integration of sculpture and nuclear … More
Tag: Contemporary Art
Cooling towers, from symbols of fear to beacons of innovation, Winter 2025
As dusk descended and Puerto Rico plunged into another blackout, I flipped through materials on contemporary architecture, interactive design, and … More
“Energy Beyond Borders,” a short story (2024)
The early afternoon sun cast a golden glow over Venice, its light fractured by the rippling waters of the canals. … More
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
The hidden dangers lurking beneath San Francisco’s Hunters Point
The past at Thurgood Marshall High School, situated in the heart of San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point district, is not merely … 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
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
atomics for the millions (rainbo conversation), 2024
The painting delves into the transformative power of relationships, likening them to the reactions that drive atomic energy. This metaphor … More
Ángel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción 