ABOUT NADYA TOLOKONNIKOVA

Pussy Riot, created in 2011 by Nadya Tolokonnikova, gained world attention in 2012 when their “Punk Prayer” video challenged Putin’s third presidential term, and called upon the Virgin Mary to become a feminist and chase Putin away. Tolokonnikova spent two years in Russian jail, & Pussy Riot grew into a movement.

Her Putin’s Ashes show at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in 2023 propelled her onto Russia’s most wanted list. In 2024, her debut solo museum exhibition RAGE, opened at OK Linz, Austria, and was followed up with a performance in July at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.

Tolokonnikova has received high honors including the Hannah Arendt Prize, Time Woman of the Year, Woody Guthrie Prize and an honorary doctorate from RISD.

Tolokonnikova will be in conversation with Suzanne Lacy and Jennifer West (artists, Professors at USC Roski School of Art and Design).

ABOUT ROSKI TALKS

The USC Roski School’s Roski Talks lecture series offers engaging weekly presentations from leading visual artists, design innovators, scholars, performance artists, architects, and other influential figures throughout the academic year. These events are popular among the Roski community and frequently attract members of the public.

Held in an intimate setting, Roski Talks encourage audience participation and open dialogue. Each session concludes with lively group discussions and Q&A opportunities.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Roski Talks are open to the public and free
• This Roski Talk will take place at the USC Wong Auditorium (USC Campus, Harris Hall 101), 823-29 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90089 and requires an RSVP to attend
• You must present a government issued photo ID and your QR code to access this event
• Ticketing reservations for this event close on Thursday, September 12th at 12p
• Details on Admission and campus access below
• You must RSVP via Eventbrite
• If you are reserving a ticket for someone else, you need to add and assign their full name to the ticket, or they will be unable to access the venue
• Location is subject to change

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ADMISSON & CAMPUS ACCESS

Admission is free. Reservations are required. Campus access is limited to registered guests and USC students, staff, and faculty with current USC ID. You will recieve a QR code via the email you register for this event with.

To regsiter for a QR code please RSVP via the Eventbrite page linked above.