Pussy Riot
A collective of artists and political activists, their artistic practice is deeply rooted in feminism, LGBTIQ+ rights, and freedom of expression, conveyed primarily through music. Their public story began on 21 February 2012, during an improvised and unauthorised concert at Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. Three of the group’s members were arrested on charges of vandalism. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alyokhina, and Yekaterina Samutsevich were sentenced to two years in prison.
There is no certainty, no predictability. There is no fate. There is a choice. (Riot Days)
The aim of this artistic residency was to prepare the tour of their latest show, Riot Days, a piece based on the memoirs of Maria Alyokhina (Masha). It tells a story of resistance, repression, and revolution, narrated through her own lived experience across concerts, protests, performance actions, and political events. On this occasion, Maria Alyokhina, Taso Pletner, and Alina Petrova joined us, accompanied by Kirill Masheka—artist, singer, playwright, and assistant director of the show—and Aleksandr Cheparukhin, the production’s producer.
Act & Punishment
The members of the Pussy Riot collective held an event at Casal de Barri Trinitat Nova – Som La Pera, where the documentary Act & Punishment was screened, recalling the events that led to the formation of the group.
This was followed by the screening of several music videos and a discussion with the audience. The event concluded with a performance by violinist Alina Petrova.
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