Princesses Against Plutonium, Nuclear Test Site, Nevada 1988

Richard Misrach's 1988 photograph "Princesses Against Plutonium, Nuclear Test Site, Nevada" captures a group of people in white hazmat suits and reflective masks standing in the Nevada desert near a teepee, confronting the dangers of nuclear testing. This work, a signature piece in Misrach's body of work focusing on the American West, explores the intersection of human presence and environmental threat, inviting viewers to reflect on the lasting impact of nuclear technology on the landscape.