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For Humanity - Einstein Merong

2016

Overview

Even after the Trinity test revealed the bomb's power, and even after Germany's defeat, the Manhattan Project continued—dropping nuclear bombs on two Japanese cities. Many scientists, including Einstein, later expressed regret. But the question remains: couldn't these geniuses have stopped it before the bombing?

In this installation, as viewers examine a tiny, gold-framed text about the Manhattan Project up close, a nearby video of Einstein transitions from his normal expression to his famous tongue-out gesture—supposedly made "for humanity." Gotcha!

Einstein Merong No Audience
Einstein Merong No Audience
Einstein Merong With Audience
Einstein Merong With Audience
Einstein Standby
Einstein Standby
Einstein Activated
Einstein Activated

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