Pussy Riot

Nadya Tolokonnikova holds the rare title of being an internationally famous artist while simultaneously being included on the “most wanted” list of criminals in her home country. As the creator of Pussy Riot, she has spearheaded a global feminist protest-art movement. But she has paid a heavy price-incurring the wrath of the world’s biggest villain, Russian President Vladimir Putin–serving time in prison andnow living in exile. Hear her fascinating story as she chats live in the Forum withThe Project host Hamish Macdonald. Conceptual artist and activist Nadya Tolokonnikovais the creator of Pussy Riot, a global feminist protest-art movement. In 2012, Pussy Riot gained a global following after Nadya was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment following an anti-Putin performance. While in prison, Nadya continued to protest.She went on a hunger strike raising awareness for the inhumane prison conditions and, consequently, was sent to a remote Siberian penal colony where she would continue to gain notoriety for her activism despite being forced to hard labour. In addition to her activism, Nadya is also an award-winning artist.She’s performed at major music festivals and events worldwide; her piece Punk Prayer was named byThe Guardian among the best art pieces of the 21st century.Most recently, her NFTVirgin Mary, PleaseBecome a Feminist and the Putin’s Ashes installation at Deitch Gallery in January 2023 propelled her into a new criminal case which landed her on Russia’s most wanted list.