In this book, Nadya Tolokonnikova, a founding member of the Russian feminist punk and protest art collective Pussy Riot, looks back on their fierce and turbulent activities and summarizes her own philosophy of action.
The accumulation of knowledge that underpins radical activism, and humor that acts as a last resort to maintain unyielding spirit.
Here we see a record of life and artistic practice in a situation where expression cannot be entertainment.

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Artists as Cultural Workers - Preface to the Japanese EditionIntroductionRule 1: Be a PirateRule 2: Do it YourselfRule 3: Bring back the joyRule 4: Scare the governmentRule 5: Commit an art crimeRule 6: Don't tolerate abuse of powerRule 7: Don't give up easily. Resist. Unite.
Rule 8: Escape from prisonRule 9: Create an alternativeRule 10: Be a (Wo)manFinal statement: Hope is born from despairOn this book: Kim GordonOn this book: Olivia WildeCommentary: Tomoko Shimizu (Professor at Tokyo University of the Arts)
End of book content: A Pussy Riot recommended book list

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