Matthew Troyer's 'Playing at War' project examines the troubling intersection of play and militarization in American culture through the lens of civilian Airsoft games.
The images explore how war's aesthetics infiltrate everyday life, turning conflict into entertainment and recreation, prompting reflection on real conflict's implications.
'Playing at War' challenges the normalization of militarism in civilian spaces, raising critical questions about how this cultural embrace of violence shapes societal views on trauma and sacrifice.
The transformation of a former school into a battleground serves as a stark reminder of the unsettling trajectory whereby recreational play mimics real-life war scenarios.
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