Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Marshall Islands' Nuclear Past and Climate Future Explored in London Exhibition
A group of artists and scientists traveled to the Marshall Islands to learn about its history and the challenges it faces.
The Marshall Islands have a dark past with nuclear testing by the U.S. from 1946 to 1958.
Today, the islands are at risk because of rising sea levels due to climate change.
The exhibition in London shows paintings, photos, and videos to tell this story.
The islands are very low, and even a small rise in sea level could make them uninhabitable.
The exhibition wants to make people aware of these issues and the resilience of the Marshall Islanders.
An exhibition in London explores the Marshall Islands' nuclear history and climate threats.
The exhibition features works by international and local artists, including photos and videos.
The Marshall Islands are highly vulnerable to rising sea levels, with 96% of the capital Majuro at risk of frequent flooding.
The U.S. conducted nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands from 1946 to 1958, including the largest U.S. bomb test, 'Castle Bravo,' in 1954.
The exhibition aims to raise awareness about the impact of climate change and nuclear testing on the Marshall Islands.
- Who
- Artists, writers, scientists, and filmmakers led by Cape Farewell
- What
- An exhibition exploring the Marshall Islands' nuclear history and climate threats
- When
- Exhibition runs from late November 2023 to June 2024
- Where
- National Maritime Museum, London
- Why
- To raise awareness about the impact of climate change and nuclear testing on the Marshall Islands
- Exhibition Name
- Kõmij Mour Ijin/Our Life is Here
- Location
- National Maritime Museum, London
- Exhibition Duration
- Late November 2023 to June 2024
- Marshall Islands Population
- Around 40,000
- Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise
- 96% of capital Majuro at risk of frequent flooding
- Nuclear Testing Period
- 1946 to 1958
- Largest U.S. Nuclear Test
- Castle Bravo (1954)