Pussy Riot Members Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova Interviewed by Klaus Biesenbach

Founding members of Pussy Riot, Maria Alekhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, took part in an interview with Petya Verzilov, facilitated by curator Klaus Biesenbach. They delved into their artistic endeavors, political activism, and their activities following their imprisonment in Russia. Rising to fame after their 2012 arrest for hooliganism due to a performance at Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Alekhina and Tolokonnikova became icons of resistance against political oppression. The interview, featured on artcritical.com, examines their views as artists navigating the realms of performance and dissent. Verzilov's role underscores the importance of support networks and digital activism, highlighting the art community's involvement with those challenging authoritarian regimes and their ongoing critique of governmental power.