Julian Charrière's (*1987) work bridges the realms of environmental science and cultural
history. Marshalling performance sculpture and photography his projects often stem from
fieldwork in remote locations with acute geophysical identities. His latest work Second Suns
investigates the post-nuclear landscapes and architecture of the Bikini Atoll (Marshall
Islands) and Semipalatinsk (Kazakhstan). Visual content comprises four major photo series
sculptural and video works and expedition documentation featuring compelling images of ruined
concrete bunkers sunken battleships apocalyptic sunsets and decaying infrastructure while
contributions by leading thinkers provide historic geographic and intellectual context. Second
Suns offers readers access to notorious geographical zones shrouded in fantasy and tragedy and
provides the most comprehensive visual engagement with each site published to date. JULIAN
CHARRIÈRE's (*1987) work bridges the realms of environmental science and cultural history.
Marshalling performance sculpture and photography his projects often stem from fieldwork in
remote locations with acute geophysical identities.
