Nadya Tolokonnikova's 'Nadya Means Hope' Projected on London Screens

Nadya Tolokonnikova, leader of Pussy Riot, appears on London's large screens through CIRCA (The Cultural Institute of Radical Contemporary Arts). From March 8 to April 5, 2023, CIRCA broadcasts her video performance 'Nadya Means Hope' daily at 20:23 on a global screen network. In the video, Tolokonnikova, wearing her signature balaclava, lights a candle shaped like an eggplant titled 'Fragile Masculinity Genesis,' a critique of patriarchy. The sculpture was auctioned by Sotheby's on March 14 as part of the online sale 'My Body My Business,' benefiting reproductive health organizations including Planned Parenthood. The auction was curated by Tolokonnikova with works donated by Jenny Holzer and Marina Abramović, who also collaborated with CIRCA and expressed support. Tolokonnikova referenced the overturning of Roe v. Wade, protests in Iran, and atrocities in Ukraine, stating that hope belongs to those fighting for truth and justice. The title 'Nadya Means Hope' derives from her name meaning 'hope' in Slavic languages. She recently joined OnlyFans to promote her activism.