Dirty Bomb 2008

Inigo Manglano-Ovalle’s “Dirty Bomb” (2008) is a large-scale sculpture in the form of a bomb, its white surface partially covered in dark brown mud. The work is meant to be a commentary on the ever-present threat of war and destruction, the mud representing the potential consequences of such conflict. By depicting the weapon as both pristine and tarnished, Manglano-Ovalle forces viewers to confront the complex realities of violence and its lasting impact.