The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century

1996

Realized at various sites that include Nuclear Test Site, Nevada; at Michael Heizer’s Double Negative (1969–70), Mormon Mesa, Overton, Nevada; at Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty (1970) Salt Lake, Utah; and at various sites looking toward Manhattan, New York, February – April, approximately 3 seconds each

Gunpowder (10g) and cardboard tubes

Dimensions variable

[Ephemeral]

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Nevada Test Site)
1996
Realized at Nevada test site, February 13, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Nevada Test Site)
1996
Realized at Nevada Test Site, February 13, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Site of Michael Heizer’s Double Negative)
1996
Realized at Michael Heizer’s Double Negative (1969-70), Mormon Mesa, Overton, February 14, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
Mushroom cloud size variable
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Looking toward Manhattan)
1996
Realized in New York City, looking toward Manhattan, April 20, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Looking toward Manhattan and Statue of Liberty)
1996
Realized on the Hudson River, looking toward Manhattan and Statue of Liberty, April 20, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
Mushroom cloud size variable
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Looking toward Manhattan)
1996
Realized on the Hudson River, looking toward Manhattan , April 21, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
Mushroom cloud size variable
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Looking toward Manhattan)
1996
Realized in New York City, looking toward Manhattan, April 20, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
Mushroom cloud size variable
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.

The Century with Mushroom Clouds: Project for the 20th Century (Site of Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty )
1996
Realized at Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty (1970), Great Salt Lake, February 15, 1996, approximately 3 seconds
Gunpowder (10 g) and cardboard tube
Mushroom cloud size variable
[Ephemeral]

Photo by Hiro Ihara, courtesy Cai Studio.