Atompunk

Atompunk is a genre of science fiction and design inspired by the mid-20th century’s atomic age, roughly from the 1940s to the 1960s. It celebrates the optimism, futurism, and aesthetics of that era, characterized by sleek metal designs, retro-futuristic technology, and themes of nuclear energy and space exploration. Atompunk blends nostalgia with speculative visions of a future shaped by atomic innovation, often reflecting both the hopes and fears associated with nuclear power and Cold War-era progress. It appears in art, fashion, literature, and pop culture, evoking a distinctive vintage-futuristic style rooted in mid-century modernism.