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:
Start of Able Bomb -- Charles Bittinger
Cross Spikes Club -- Arthur Beaumont
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 9:11 PM