""Political prisoners are the best of Russians," said Nadya Tolokonnikova, emphasizing that artists trapped in the prison system express the fear and suffering of their country."
""Means are very scarce," Tolokonnikova explained, detailing how prisoners create art on envelopes or bedding covered in toothpaste, or even with their own blood."
"The proposed exhibition, 'Resistance Imprisoned,' features work by nearly 30 artists currently imprisoned in Russia, alongside pieces from former prisoners."
Pussy Riot is campaigning to take over the Russia pavilion at the Venice Biennale with an exhibition featuring art by political prisoners. The group criticizes Russia's return to the event after its withdrawal following the Ukraine invasion. The proposed exhibition, 'Resistance Imprisoned,' showcases works by nearly 30 imprisoned artists and highlights their struggles. Nadya Tolokonnikova emphasizes the importance of these artists in expressing the fear and suffering within the oppressive system. The exhibition runs concurrently with the Biennale, aiming to raise awareness of the plight of political prisoners in Russia.
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