Nadya Tolokonnikova, the face of Pussy Riot, surprises with her religious symbols at her exhibition in Berlin. Known for her punk prayer viewed as blasphemy by the Russian Orthodox Church, Tolokonnikova expresses a complex relationship with religion. Despite her past confrontations, she clarifies her respect for the Orthodox heritage while criticizing its corrupt elements. Her solo show 'Wanted' includes a replica of her prison cell and innovative art pieces, inviting a reassessment of her work's motivations and the public's interpretations of her actions against the political landscape in Russia.
I don't have any hatred of the Orthodox church. I don't like the corrupt elements, but it is a part of the heritage our country can actually be proud of.
Famous for performing in garishly coloured balaclavas, Pussy Riot appeared unmasked in court in 2012 which turned the photogenic Tolokonnikova into the most globally recognisable face of a wave of protests against the then Russian PM Vladimir Putin.
Tolokonnikova's solo show Wanted at Galerie Nagel Draxler doesn't just feature a replica of her former prison cell and a screening of the Putin's Ashes performance.
Her new exhibition in Berlin raises questions about the interpretation of her past actions and the intentions behind her artistic expressions in relation to the Orthodox Church.
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