Nate Hofer (he/him) is an artist blending photography and music. Born in Nigeria to Mennonite conscientious objectors during the Vietnam War, his art reflects a deep commitment to peace. Inspired by his Cold War upbringing in the Midwest, Nate explores issues of arms control and disarmament through aerial photography of decommissioned missile silos and solo ambient performances on the pedal steel guitar. His work has been recognized with awards like the 2021 Global Peace Photo Award and membership to the Atomic Photographer’s Guild. Nate's 2024 debut album EP, "Decommissioned," recorded in a former Kansas missile silo, has garnered recent national attention on NPR.

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