What is the 'Kõmij Mour Ijin/Our Life is Here' exhibition about?

The exhibition showcases art exploring the Marshall Islands' history of nuclear testing and the urgent threats posed by climate change and rising sea levels.

What threats do the Marshall Islands face due to climate change?

The Marshall Islands face the threat of rising sea levels, which puts their low-lying atolls at risk of frequent flooding and potential uninhabitability.

What historical events have impacted the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands were impacted by U.S. nuclear bomb tests conducted on atolls like Bikini from 1946 to 1958.

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Marshall Islands: Art Exposes Climate Crisis

26 Jan

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Summary

Artists journeyed to Marshall Islands to highlight climate change impacts.
Exhibition showcases art on nuclear history and rising sea threats.
Nation faces existential threat from sea-level rise and warming.

An expedition led by the cultural art and climate project Cape Farewell has brought the plight of the Marshall Islands to the forefront. Artists, writers, scientists, and filmmakers travelled to the Pacific nation in 2023, documenting the profound effects of climate change and a challenging history.

Their journey included visits to atolls such as Bikini, site of extensive U.S. nuclear bomb tests between 1946 and 1958. This past nuclear legacy now intersects with the immediate threat of rising sea levels, making the low-lying islands increasingly vulnerable.

Works displayed at London's National Maritime Museum, including paintings, sculptures, photos, and video installations, powerfully convey the dangers of rising floodwaters. These artistic expressions highlight the precarious existence of the Marshall Islanders, whose homeland is among the most susceptible to climate change impacts.