August 25, 2005

Operation Crossroads

Operation Crossroads was the code name for a set of two atomic bomb blasts on the Island of Bikini in 1946. Among the people observing these tests were three artists and a collection of their work is available online here: Operation Crossroads: Bikini Atoll

Here are three:

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Start of Able Bomb — Charles Bittinger


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Cross Spikes Club — Arthur Beaumont


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King Juda of Bikini Island — Grant Powers


These are just thumbnails, larger copies of these are available at the website. Wonderful stuff!

Hat tip to BoingBoing for the link!

Posted by DaveH at August 25, 2005 09:11 PM | TrackBack
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