Internationally Renowned Artist Victoria Moore Gains UNESCO Support for her "Atomic Babylon Collection" in Raising Awareness of Global Nuclear Radiation Impact
(San Francisco, 08/06/2023) - Victoria Moore, an acclaimed contemporary painter, has received UNESCO's endorsement as an activist artist for her powerful "Atomic Babylon Collection."
This thought-provoking series sheds light on the far-reaching effects of nuclear radiation worldwide, particularly the genetic harm inflicted on human beings. Drawing from her experiences as a genetically impacted descendant of a US Atomic Veteran, Victoria Moore's collection serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of nuclear exposure.
Coinciding with President Biden’s Proclamation of a National Atomic Veterans Day on July 16, 2021, Victoria Moore presented two paintings from her "Atomic Babylon Collection" to the prestigious Smithsonian National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
With a unique female perspective, Moore's artwork reflects the complexities and aftermath of being a genetically modified human, born into a "Q-Cleared" military family during the Cold War era. Her family's known nuclear radiation exposures and imposed reproductive restrictions inspired pieces like "Unintended Consequences" and "Labrat's Waiting Room," delving into the past. Meanwhile, her intriguing works "Civil Cold Warriors" and "Pandora Releasing Hope" convey powerful messages to future generations.
Dr. Joanne Tawfilis, Director for the UNESCO Center For Peace for California and Baja, and a member of the US National Commission to UNESCO, praises Moore's exhibition, emphasizing its timeliness. Tawfilis views the United States' return to UNESCO membership, celebrated at a gala ceremony in Paris and represented by First Lady Jill Biden, as vital for global participation in education, science, and culture for the well-being of citizens, especially future generations.
As the world commemorates the anniversaries of the tragedies of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 (78 years ago), Moore's exhibition serves as a reminder of how the use of nuclear weapons devastates life across generations. Having endured a lifetime of generational impacts herself, Moore has survived life-threatening illnesses caused by inherited genetic exposure. Through her exquisite art and "artivism," she aims to promote nuclear weapons prevention.
Dr. Joanne Tawfilis expresses immense pride in Victoria Moore's dedication, considering her a global hero not only through her body of artwork but also for her recent initiatives with StillGlowing.org and iGLOW.world.
While the "Atomic Babylon Collection" commenced in 2017, two round canvasses from Victoria's earlier "Holes in the Sky" series were chosen a decade ago for the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museums in Reston, Virginia, and Washington DC, by Deputy Director Lopez, a decorated WWII fighter pilot.
Victoria Moore, a California-based artist, is available for appointments and welcomes audiences to explore the profound depth of her artistic vision.
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