SPARKS: Nadya Tolokonnikova – Life As Art, As Activism

<p>How can injecting ideas into art create meaningful direction? </p><p>Nadya Tolokonnikova is perhaps known best for being a musician and founding member of the group Pussy Riot - but would describe themself primarily as a conceptual artist and political activist. </p><p> Nadya was jailed in their home country of Russia in 2012, following a performance in Moscow Cathedral. Amnesty International named them a ‘Prisoner of Conscience’.  </p><p> For Nadya, concepts and ideas come first. Joy and mental health should all form part of activism, and we have the power to create our own future. </p><p> <i>Disclaimers: </i> </p><p><i>This podcast contains some use of strong language.</i> </p><p><i>This Spark has been created using material recorded online during the pandemic - so the sound quality varies in places, but this shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying the material.</i> </p><p> Presentation by: Nadya Tolokonnikova </p><p>Pussy Riot News: <a href="https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/pussy-riot-to-receive-the-2023-woody-guthrie-prize/" target="_blank">Pussy Riot to receive the 2023 Woody Guthrie Prize (faroutmagazine.co.uk)</a> </p><p>Music by Pussy Riot: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQYcCfKYfYMcuCsem8z5CyQ" target="_blank">Pussy Riot - YouTube</a> </p><p>Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM).</p><p> Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: <a href="https://www.thersa.org/" target="_blank"><strong>theRSA.org</strong></a> </p>