Bran Symondson
The art to disarm
British artist, photographer and former soldier. Bran transforms decommissioned weapons into works of art, and gives that art to causes that help people rebuild.
£1,670,500
raised for charity by Bran’s donated artworks
18
original artworks donated to charity since 2017
16
exhibitions since 2011, in six countries
Philanthropy
Art that gives back
Bran’s artworks have raised money for veterans, the special forces community, children’s hospitals, human rights and the environment.
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Exhibitions
From Afghanistan to the Royal Armouries
Fifteen years of exhibitions, from Bran’s photographs of the Afghan National Police to a national museum of arms and armour.
Collaboration · 2026
Everrati × Gulf
A restored, all-electric Porsche 911 wrapped in Bran’s photographs of Monarch and Blue Morpho butterflies, in the colours of the Gulf racing livery: a reminder to protect the pollinators that keep the natural world alive.
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From soldier to sculptor
Bran began as a photographer, served in Afghanistan, and returned there with a camera to document the Afghan National Police. The roses and stickers he saw on their rifles led to AKA Peace, and to a practice of turning weapons into works of art.
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Available works
Original sculptures, limited edition prints and commissions are available through Art to Disarm.