Qafar Rzayev(b. 1993, Ganja, Azerbaijan) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work grapples with themes of war, trauma, and social justice. His practice encompasses public art interventions and community-engaged projects that foster dialogue and promote civil society values. Rzayev's recent participatory installations address pressing environmental concerns and challenge conventional notions of monuments. With a background in street art, he seeks to connect with audiences on a visceral level, sparking meaningful conversations about the complexities of our world. His installation, "Kill Two Birds with One Stone," delves into the intricacies of memory, guilt, and identity within the context of modern Germany. The birds, partially concealed, symbolize the obscured or ignored fragments of history, highlighting the tension between remembrance and avoidance. By focusing on the Reichsadler, a symbol inextricably linked to Germany's Nazi past, the work prompts viewers to confront the enduring legacy of history and the resurgence of far-right ideologies.

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