Redefining the meaning of punk within this era of political tyranny
Pussy Riot: the Russian feminist art collective championing the matriarchy through political performance, has just shared with the world a teaser for their latest work — Putin’s Ashes. To be debuted in LA at the Deitch Gallery (on January 27th for those of you on the west coast), this piece is in many ways their ultimate fight song; standing against Vladimir Putin and his decision to invade Ukraine. The work can be understood as a second chapter to their piece that debuted last summer, in which they (quite literally) performed the burning of Putin. Pussy Riot are bold, fearless creators — redefining the meaning of punk within this era of political tyranny, and thus, when they create, we watch and when they preach their reality — we listen.
Keep your eyes peeled for January 27th, and make sure to follow Pussy Riot and watch, listen and absorb their work.
Words by Grace Powell
See more from Pussy Riot here
