"Do not avert your eyes.It is important that you see this.It is important that..." - Kamand Kojouri

Do not avert your eyes.It is important that you see this.It is important that you feelthis.

— Kamand Kojouri

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About Kamand Kojouri

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Themes

Art — Creativity, expression, and the role of art in society
Nature — Appreciation for the natural world and our place within it
Politics — Governance, civic duty, and the structures of power
War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war

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