The Atomic Artists
July 26, 2011
12m
How one group of artists is challenging Japan's unusually strong faith in nuclear power
The Atomic Artists
July 26, 2011
12m
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After the largest recorded earthquake in Japan set off a nuclear disaster, its people are facing a generation-defining moment as they question their lifestyle and dependency on nuclear power. In The Atomic Artists, FRONTLINE journeys with Marco Werman of PRI’s The World as he meets Chim?Pom, a provocative group of young artists making headlines as they use art to challenge the status quo and ask Japanese society to rethink their way of life. [Explore more stories on the original website for The Atomic Artists.]
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