By inviting us to take the place of the fighting birds, Avarzamani wants us to reflect on the individual’s perspective and role in the face of division, conflict and control systems, and how, ultimately, everyone is complicit and invested in “the game,” be it as a passive spectator or an active participant.

This metaphor illustrates how human beings aren’t born to kill but are conditioned to observe each other with suspicion and hatred, sometimes leading to deadly combat.

The timely project explores the complex causes of global conflicts and how everyone is complicit – either directly or indirectly.

Be sure to explore the additional work of Ghazaleh Avarzamani, on view at 72 Perth Ave, as part of a co-presentation with the Toronto Biennial of Art.

Ghazaleh Avarzamani is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist who studied painting at Azad Art University, Tehran, and holds a Master of Fine Arts from Central Saint Martins University of the Arts, London, UK. In 2021, she was the Museum’s Artist in Residence, which culminated in her ground-breaking exhibition titled: *Terms and Conditions Apply.