BALLOTS TO BULLETS

In BALLOTS TO BULLETS, the delicate dance between peace and power takes center stage. Democracies, heralded as bastions of freedom, often find themselves entangled in the contradictions of championing peace while manufacturing conflict. The drones, tanks, and combat planes displayed here are not just instruments of defense—they are the polished products of an intricate system that transforms war into industry.

At its core, the exhibition examines the unsettling shift from soldiers as individuals to soldiers as mass-produced commodities—green toy figures in a machine where ideals and profits intertwine. By spotlighting this paradox, the work invites viewers to consider: when does the pursuit of justice blur into the perpetuation of violence?

By highlighting the absurdity of this industrialized violence, this exhibition questions how societies reconcile their commitment to democracy with the relentless hum of the war machine.

Tagreed Darghouth, 2025