Two chances to catch artist Nadya Tolokonnikova through virtual events

October 07 2020

Don’t miss two chances, hosted by Utah Presents,  to virtually interact with artist Nadya Tolokonnikova!

Nadya Tolokonnikova is a Russian conceptual artist and political activist. Most famous as one of the founding members of the art collective Pussy Riot, she was imprisoned following a performance protesting human rights violations and anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia.

Virtual Book Club

Join a Virtual Book Club discussing "Read and Riot," Nadya' book based on Pussy Riot’s prison experience and Nadya’s advice to fellow activists on how to effectively make protest actions. A donation to UtahPresents, for as little as $45, is required for access to this event. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

Thursday, October 8 at 7:00PM - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

David P. Gardner Lecture in the Humanities and Fine Arts

Nadya will join KRCL's Lara Jones in a virtual conversation on radical protest and challenging those entrenched in power. Tickets are free but required. You must provide email to receive the event link.

Thursday, October 15 at 7:00PM - CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS

 

“We are reviled but we do not intend to speak evil in return. We are in desperate straits but do not despair. We are persecuted but not forsaken. It’s easy to humiliate and crush people who are open, but when I am weak, then I am strong.” 

-Nadya Tolokonnikova