Alex Nathanson
alexnathanson.bsky.social
Alex Nathanson
@alexnathanson.bsky.social
Designer, artist, educator, technologist, author of A History of Solar Power Art and Design
solarpower4artists.bsky.social
ETDstudio.bsky.social

https://www.alexnathanson.com
https://www.energytransitiondesign.com
https://www.solarpowerforartists.com
I spent most of August finalizing projects for the sound art chapter of my new #solarpower art tutorials book. This is an optical sequencer - basically a light based drum machine. (Being published by Make, expected sometime in 2026)
September 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In Trump 1, my go-to mantra was the Brecht quote "As crimes pile up they become invisible." For Trump 2, this Adorno quote about Brecht is a strong contender
April 13, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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April 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
April 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I made this functioning solar panel mosaic in 2017 and barely exhibited it, so I'm particularly happy for it to be in this year's Solar Biennale at Mudac.

Every time I return to it my feelings about it change. Unfortunately, it feels more relevant than ever.
March 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Guest lecturing at Wash U today!
February 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
February 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
February 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Every semester I require my undergrad art and design students to make their own manifesto. Zoe Leonard's piece is one of my favorite examples. It felt particularly important bringing this into the classroom today, especially as a contrast to Apple's 'Heres to the Crazy Ones' ad.
February 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
We out here. Where are you?!
February 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
February 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I made this 6v solar cell mosaic piece back in 2017 and coincidentally I had to pack it up this week to be shown for the first time in a major show... #solar #mediaart #thismachinekillsfascists
January 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM