India鈥檚 1998 nuclear tests
In May 1998, India conducted five nuclear tests, drawing international condemnation. In response, Nalini Malani created a video installation showing the horrors of nuclear war.
In May 1998, India conducted five nuclear tests, drawing international condemnation. It was the first time the country had tested nuclear weapons for 24 years. Governments including the USA and Japan imposed economic sanctions on India, while Pakistan promised the tests 鈥渨ould not go unanswered鈥. Weeks later, Pakistan tested their own nuclear weapons.
In response, the Indian artist, Nalini Malani, created a video installation showing the horrors of nuclear war. It was displayed in Mumbai for 10 days generating heated debate. She recounts her memories to Ben Henderson.
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India's 1998 nuclear tests: "I felt devastated"
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