END WAR

Solo Exhibition - 24 August – 16 September, 2017
REDBASE Foundation Indonesia


Tommy Anggara

END WAR confronts the unjust consequences of the war on cannabis, arguing that punitive legal frameworks strip individuals of their freedom while ignoring the reality of the plant's immense value. The prohibition strategy remains inherently ineffective because nature continues to grow, and underlying socioeconomic issues like unemployment naturally perpetuate its trade. By basing anti-cannabis policies solely on fear and negative stigma, current laws overlook scientifically backed applications in medicine and industry, resulting in unnecessary criminalization and lost lives.

Rather than waging a destructive campaign against nature, the narrative urges the government to pivot from eradication to strategic management and legalization. Recognizing cannabis as a valuable national asset allows the state to end criminalization, spur economic growth, and harness the plant's medicinal and industrial benefits. Ultimately, END WAR calls for a pragmatic shift in policy by replacing prohibition with regulation to build a more rational and beneficial future for the nation.