The Pomidor group was formed in Moscow in 2018 by the artist duo Polina and Maria.
The group's works are characterized by their social orientation, sharp humor, and exploration of the relationship between individuals and authoritarian states. In late 2022, artist relocated to the UK as it was almost impossible to continue their practice due to a dramatic change in legislation that significantly restricted freedom of speech in Russia.
Beside poilitics, group is focused on the creation of socially engaged projects devoted to the themes of fellowship and community building. In 2021 the group opened the first home art residence in Russia. The Pomidor residence located in the Moscow Area in the house of group participant Maria Sarkisyants.
The relocation to the UK raised many questions about their art practices. They aimed to maintain their tone of voice and context while reaching out to the local audience. While working on their latest project, they aimed to initiate a dialogue with the English-speaking audience, inviting them to engage with one of their
text-based works, ‘WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN MY PLACE?’
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Over the past two years their works have been presented in private galleries
and institutions around the world: USA, UK, Italy and Germany.
Pomidor group works have been exhibited at various institutions, such as Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Garage Museum of Modern Art, Vinzavod Center
of Modern Art, Fabrica Center of Modern Art, etc., and also at The Wrong
4th Biennale of Digital Art.
The group's works are characterized by their social orientation, sharp humor, and exploration of the relationship between individuals and authoritarian states. In late 2022, artist relocated to the UK as it was almost impossible to continue their practice due to a dramatic change in legislation that significantly restricted freedom of speech in Russia.
Beside poilitics, group is focused on the creation of socially engaged projects devoted to the themes of fellowship and community building. In 2021 the group opened the first home art residence in Russia. The Pomidor residence located in the Moscow Area in the house of group participant Maria Sarkisyants.
The relocation to the UK raised many questions about their art practices. They aimed to maintain their tone of voice and context while reaching out to the local audience. While working on their latest project, they aimed to initiate a dialogue with the English-speaking audience, inviting them to engage with one of their
text-based works, ‘WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN MY PLACE?’
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Over the past two years their works have been presented in private galleries
and institutions around the world: USA, UK, Italy and Germany.
Pomidor group works have been exhibited at various institutions, such as Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Garage Museum of Modern Art, Vinzavod Center
of Modern Art, Fabrica Center of Modern Art, etc., and also at The Wrong
4th Biennale of Digital Art.
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The Pomidor group was formed in Moscow in 2018 by the artist duo Polina and Maria.
The group's works are characterized by their social orientation, sharp humor, and exploration of the relationship between individuals and authoritarian states. In late 2022, artist relocated to the UK as it was almost impossible to continue their practice due to a dramatic change in legislation that significantly restricted freedom of speech in Russia.
Beside poilitics, group is focused on the creation of socially engaged projects devoted to the themes of fellowship and community building. In 2021 the group opened the first home art residence in Russia, located in the Moscow Area in the house of group participant Maria Sarkisyants. The Pomidor residence was a community art project, a residence created by artists for artists.
The relocation to the UK raised many questions about their art practices. They aimed to maintain their tone of voice and context while reaching out to the local audience. While working on their latest project, they aimed to initiate a dialogue with the English-speaking audience, inviting them to engage with one of their text-based works, ‘WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN MY PLACE?’
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Over the past two years their works have been presented in private galleries and institutions around the world: USA, UK, Italy and Germany.
Pomidor group works have been exhibited at various institutions, such as Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Garage Museum of Modern Art, Vinzavod Center of Modern Art, Fabrica Center of Modern Art, etc., and also at The Wrong 4th Biennale of Digital Art.
The group's works are characterized by their social orientation, sharp humor, and exploration of the relationship between individuals and authoritarian states. In late 2022, artist relocated to the UK as it was almost impossible to continue their practice due to a dramatic change in legislation that significantly restricted freedom of speech in Russia.
Beside poilitics, group is focused on the creation of socially engaged projects devoted to the themes of fellowship and community building. In 2021 the group opened the first home art residence in Russia, located in the Moscow Area in the house of group participant Maria Sarkisyants. The Pomidor residence was a community art project, a residence created by artists for artists.
The relocation to the UK raised many questions about their art practices. They aimed to maintain their tone of voice and context while reaching out to the local audience. While working on their latest project, they aimed to initiate a dialogue with the English-speaking audience, inviting them to engage with one of their text-based works, ‘WHAT WOULD YOU DO IN MY PLACE?’
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Over the past two years their works have been presented in private galleries and institutions around the world: USA, UK, Italy and Germany.
Pomidor group works have been exhibited at various institutions, such as Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Garage Museum of Modern Art, Vinzavod Center of Modern Art, Fabrica Center of Modern Art, etc., and also at The Wrong 4th Biennale of Digital Art.
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