PUSSY RIOT :: One Night Music Video Screenings

1.6.17

CUNSTHAUS

One Night Screening :: January 6, 2017 :: 7–10pm

In continuing efforts to provide engaging cultural programs and experiences through a collaborative and feminist curatorial perspective, CUNSTHAUS is proud to present a series of music video screenings by Russian artists and activists Pussy Riot. All contributions donated to Planned Parenthood.

Known for their blend of radical performance and leftist ideals, Pussy Riot became the focus of international attention in 2012 as members Nadya Tolokonnikova, Masha Alyokhina, and Yekaterina Samutsevich were arrested and jailed after performing an anti-Putin “punk prayer” in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. As Pussy Riot researcher Masha Gessen has written, “Their actions have had dire but clear consequences, and in return for the hardships they've faced, they have received a voice and a mission.” A vocal and active proponent of free speech in Russia, Pussy Riot has turned its attention to the United States, as evidenced by their most recent video “Make America Great Again” which will be screened at CUNSTHAUS. Also to be shown are the Russian-language video “Organs” with an English translation and “Straight Outta Vagina,” co-written with TV On The Radio’s, Dave Sitek. These music videos epitomize the brash and brave energy of Pussy Riot, and further their role as international protesters. CUNSTHAUS has worked with Pussy Riot co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova to secure permission for these screenings.