The title, also the title of a song by the band Stereolab, symbolizes life’s unpredictability and constant change. The artwork’s … More
Tag: nuclear power
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
‘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 the film “A Cruel Wind Blows” (2019) and my experience in Kazakhstan as part of the Art in Embassies program of the US Department of State in Astana and Almaty in 2023
“A Cruel Wind Blows” is a documentary that delves into a lesser-known aspect of Soviet history, shedding light on the … 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
“Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation” by Timothy J. Jorgensen (2016)
“Strange Glow: The Story of Radiation” by Timothy J. Jorgensen is a masterful exploration of one of the most enigmatic … More
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
‘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
Ángel Rafael Vázquez-Concepción 