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Ángel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción

a visual artist and educator based in San Francisco.

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Tag: energy

James Acord: Bridging art, science, and the nuclear age

James Leroy Acord (1944–2011) was a singular figure in contemporary art, known for his audacious integration of sculpture and nuclear … More

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

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

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

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

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

“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

"Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power" by James Mahaffey, Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción, atomic age, Á.R. Vázquez-Concepción, California, energy, nuclear, nuclear energy, nuclear power, Puerto Rico, San Francisco, science

Advocating for Nuclear Power in ‘Nuclear Now’ (2023)

Oliver Stone’s “Nuclear Now” compellingly explores nuclear energy’s potential as a formidable solution to the pressing issue of climate change. … More

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

‘Pandora’s Promise’ (2013) and the Nuclear Debate

“Pandora’s Promise,” a documentary that premiered in 2013 and runs for a concise 87 minutes, delves into the contentious world … More

Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción, atomic age, Á.R. Vázquez-Concepción, California, climate-change, energy, nuclear, nuclear energy, nuclear power, Puerto Rico, San Francisco

Zion Lights: Teaching Us to Embrace Nuclear Power in the Climate Change Conversation

Zion Lights, a prominent environmental activist and author, has become a leading voice in advocating for nuclear energy as a … More

Angel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción, atomic age, Á.R. Vázquez-Concepción, California, climate-change, energy, energy activism, nuclear, nuclear power, San Francisco, sustainability, Zion Lights
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