Shelter.

1.1://aboutthe installation

size: 800 sq ft
setting: 1950s bunker
subject: nevada & the atomic age

An 800-square-foot immersive environment that placed visitors inside a meticulously recreated 1950s-style bunker, prompting them to consider how daily life and personal space might shift under the pressure of global instability. By grounding viewers in a confined, historically inspired setting, the installation made the vast, abstract nature of nuclear destruction feel immediate and human—while also illuminating Nevada’s deep ties to the era of atomic testing.

1.2://interviewbrian paco álvarez

Take a step inside.

We spoke with cultural historian Brian Paco Álvarez about Shelter’s significance and its lasting impact on both viewers and the cultural fabric of the Las Vegas Valley.

1.3://timeline2021 – 2024

build time

Nov 2021 – Dec 2022

open to the public

Jan 21, 2023 – Mar 1, 2024

1.4://inside

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1.5://live from sheltereskuche · ep 002