Pomidor London, United Kingdom
Pomidor art group was formed by Polina and Maria in Moscow, Russia, in 2018. The artists bonded over their cynical attitude towards politics and their analytical approach to the research of socio-political issues. Coining the term ‘soft politics’ to describe their work, Pomidor continues to investigate relations between an individual, a state and a wider social context.
Artwork
SPEECH(LESS), textile, 2023
Projects and exhibitions
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SPEECH(LESS)08/12/2023 — 23/12/2023 "The starting point for developing SPEECH(LESS) was the rapidly changing socio-political landscape in Russia. After the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, there was a dramatic change in legislation that significantly restricted freedom of speech in the country. Several laws were introduced that banned the use of words... [Read more] |
Redcar Contemporary Art Gallery (RCCAG), Redcar | Details |
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Speech(less): In Defiance of War22/10/2023 — 19/11/2023 This project is dedicated to the brave individuals persecuted in Russia for daring to speak the truth and stand against the war. Flags and standards were often used as power symbols or military signs. The artists attempted to create a new type of flag: not state flags, not presidential or military standards but those that draw attention to... [Read more] |
Pennant Place, Gainesville | Details |
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Metro Station "Terminus"07/04/2022 — 11/12/2023 The METRO STATION project was supposed to be implemented at the end of April 2022. It was supposed to imitate the opening ceremony of a new station in the spirit of the Stalin-era Moscow metro of the second stage, known for its Soviet lifestyle propaganda. The project was conceived before the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The... [Read more] |
The Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika", Moscow | Details |