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HIROSHIMA 広島 8:15 · NAGASAKI 長崎 11:02

Exposición de pintura - Fundació Biblioteca d'Alcudia Can Torró - 06.08.2021 - 29.08.2021

Señalética de un Apocalipsis

Recordando el 76º aniversario del primer y último bombardeo atómico de las ciudades japonesas de Hiroshima y Nagasaki; en estos tiempos de COVID-19 y mientras se celebran los ya pospuestos Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020.

Intentando unificar las dos ciudades bajo una tragedia conjunta pero espaciada apenas 3 días entre un bombardeo y otro; dando enfoque y voz a las víctimas y los afectados, a pesar del pasado, donde los Hibakusha continúan su lucha constante para que algo así no vuelva a suceder, contando e ilustrando su tragedia personal.

Se difundió en ese momento y se hizo eco intencionalmente al final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial que el desarrollo y la creación de la bomba atómica, así como su uso en los japoneses, había sido un mal necesario; pero ¿quién es capaz de valorar eso? ¿Quién decide acabar con vidas humanas es algo necesario para evitar más en el futuro?

El miedo a la amenaza nuclear, tan extendido durante la Guerra Fría, llevó al desarrollo de tantas armas nucleares que, si se usaran todas al mismo tiempo, destruirían la superficie de la Tierra unas 60 veces.

Las obras aquí expuestas intentan ser una especie de iconografía del desastre, una señalización del apocalipsis. Intentan reflejar las fuerzas de presión; desarrolló energías de calor; rayos gamma que atraviesan cuerpos opacos, etc.

Carteles, carteles e imágenes que advierten del peligro de las fuerzas devastadoras que se producirán. Un “mensaje de advertencia” a la población que en ese momento se encontraba a las 8:15 a.m. del 6 de agosto en Hiroshima y a las 11:02 a.m. del 9 de agosto en Nagasaki.

Este es mi pequeño homenaje a todos ellos.

HIROSHIMA 広島 8:15 

NAGASAKI 長崎 11:02

Art Exhibition. Inauguration on 6 August 2021.

Fundació Biblioteca d' Alcudia Can Torró

Signage of an Apocalypse

Recalling the 76th anniversary of the first and last atomic bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; in these times of COVID-19 and while the already postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are being held.

Trying to unify the two cities under a joint tragedy but spaced for barely 3 days between one bombing and another; giving focus and voice to victims and those affected, despite the past, where the Hibakusha continue their constant struggle so that something like this does not happen again, recounting and illustrating their personal tragedy.

It spread at the time and was intentionally echoed at the end of World War II that the development and creation of the atomic bomb, as well as its use on the Japanese, had been a necessary evil; but who is able to value that? Who decides to end human lives is something necessary to avoid further in the future?

The fear of the nuclear threat, so widespread during the Cold War, led to the development of so many nuclear weapons that if they were all used at the same time, they would destroy the Earth's surface some 60 times.

The works on display here attempt to be a kind of iconography of disaster, a signage of the apocalypse. They try to reflect pressure forces; developed heat energies; gamma rays passing through opaque bodies,

etc ..

Posters, signs and images that warn of the danger of the devastating forces that will occur. A "message-warning" to the population who at that time were at 8:15 a.m. on August 6 in Hiroshima and at 11:02 a.m. on August 9 in Nagasaki.

This is my little tribute to all of them.

The Unbearable Burden of Warning: Contemplating the Impact of Preemptive Notice on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

In the haunting pages of history, the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki stand as indelible reminders of the devastating power of nuclear weapons. As we reflect upon the impact of these catastrophic events, one cannot help but wonder about the hypothetical scenario of warning the citizens of those cities about the impending disaster.

The sheer scale of human suffering caused by the atomic bombings is staggering. The immediate and long-term effects on the health, infrastructure, and social fabric of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were profound and irrevocable. The loss of lives, the physical and psychological trauma, and the enduring impact on generations to come are scars etched into the collective memory of humanity.

In a counterfactual scenario where citizens were forewarned, the moral and ethical dilemmas would have been overwhelming. The burden of knowledge, coupled with the challenge of effectively communicating the impending doom, would have weighed heavily on the conscience of those with access to such information.

The primary consideration is whether advance notice could have prompted meaningful evacuations or mitigated the human toll. However, given the unprecedented nature of nuclear warfare at the time, evacuation plans would likely have been inadequate, and the chaos resulting from mass movement might have intensified the tragedy.

Furthermore, the psychological impact of living under the constant shadow of an impending nuclear strike could have been debilitating. The pervasive fear, anxiety, and uncertainty would have cast a pall over daily life, eroding the very fabric of societal well-being.

In terms of geopolitical consequences, the revelation of such a catastrophic plan might have triggered diplomatic interventions or international condemnations. The profound ethical questions surrounding the use of nuclear weapons may have spurred global movements for disarmament and altered the trajectory of Cold War tensions.

However, the stark reality is that the decision to use atomic bombs was shrouded in the urgency of ending a brutal war, with the perceived necessity of bringing about a swift conclusion. The tragic calculus was made in the crucible of a world conflict that had already claimed countless lives.

While pondering the impact of warning the citizens of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it's crucial to acknowledge the complexity of historical events and the moral quandaries faced by those in positions of power. The bombings, in all their horror, serve as a somber cautionary tale about the devastating consequences of unleashing such destructive forces upon humanity, prompting ongoing reflections on the ethical responsibilities that accompany advancements in military technology.

黙示録の看板

日本の広島と長崎の都市への最初と最後の原爆投下から76周年を思い出します。 COVID-19のこれらの時代に、そしてすでに延期されている東京2020オリンピックが開催されている間。

共同の悲劇の下で2つの都市を統一しようとしましたが、1つの爆撃と別の爆撃の間にわずか3日間の間隔がありました。被爆者がこのようなことが二度と起こらないように絶え間ない闘いを続けている過去にもかかわらず、犠牲者と影響を受けた人々に焦点と声を与え、彼らの個人的な悲劇を語り、説明します。

それは当時広まり、第二次世界大戦の終わりに、原子爆弾の開発と作成、そして日本人への使用が必要悪であったことを意図的に反映しました。しかし、誰がそれを評価することができますか？誰が人間の生命を終わらせることを決定するかは、将来さらに避けるために必要なことですか？

冷戦時代に広まった核の脅威への恐れは、非常に多くの核兵器の開発につながり、それらがすべて同時に使用された場合、それらは地球の表面を約60回破壊するでしょう。

ここに展示されている作品は、一種の災害の図像、黙示録の看板を目指しています。彼らは圧力を反映しようとします。開発された熱エネルギー;不透明な物体を通過するガンマ線、

など..

発生する壊滅的な力の危険性を警告するポスター、看板、画像。当時、広島では8月6日午前8時15分、長崎では8月9日午前11時2分だった住民への「メッセージ警告」。

これはそれらすべてへの私の小さな賛辞です。

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Cuaderno I • Notebook I • Cahier I • ノートブックI (2003-2014)