"Nadya Tolokonnikova stated, 'Don't be afraid. Stop drinking Russian vodka. Stop taking Russian money. I'm here to talk.' She emphasized the need for the Biennale to reconsider its support for Russian art, questioning the motivations behind it."
"'I don't understand why [the Biennale] is so adamant in supporting this blood-soaked Russia art,' Tolokonnikova remarked, highlighting the ideological and financial implications of Russia's participation in the event."
"During the protest, members of Pussy Riot chanted 'Fuck Russia!' and raised their middle fingers to the pavilion, expressing their anger and defiance against the country's actions."
Pussy Riot staged a protest at the Venice Biennale against Russia's return after a four-year absence due to its invasion of Ukraine. Members, dressed in pink balaclavas, filled the Russia Pavilion with pink smoke and chanted slogans like 'Disobey!' and 'Blood is Russia's art!'. Founder Nadya Tolokonnikova called for the pavilion's closure and urged Biennale president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco to stop accepting Russian support. The protest featured political slogans, Ukrainian flags, and a strong condemnation of Russia's involvement in the art event.
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