The Pomidor group was formed in Moscow in 2018 by the artist duo Polina
and Maria. The group's works combine sewing, socially engaged practices,
and public street art.
Until 2022, the artists lived and worked in Moscow. Their work was characterized by its social orientation, humor, and focus on the relationship between individuals and authoritarian states. In addition to politics, artists view their practice as creating situations, experiences, and spaces for strengthening community.
In 2021, the group opened Russia’s first home art residence — the Pomidor Residence — located in the Moscow Area in the house of group participant Maria.
In late 2022, artists 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. They aimed to maintain their tone of voice and context. The group’s latest project is dedicated to people who stand up for their beliefs. The group uses the language of quotes, reflecting on personal experiences, facts, and legislative initiatives of recent years, narrating the history of repression in recent years.
and Maria. The group's works combine sewing, socially engaged practices,
and public street art.
Until 2022, the artists lived and worked in Moscow. Their work was characterized by its social orientation, humor, and focus on the relationship between individuals and authoritarian states. In addition to politics, artists view their practice as creating situations, experiences, and spaces for strengthening community.
In 2021, the group opened Russia’s first home art residence — the Pomidor Residence — located in the Moscow Area in the house of group participant Maria.
In late 2022, artists 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. They aimed to maintain their tone of voice and context. The group’s latest project is dedicated to people who stand up for their beliefs. The group uses the language of quotes, reflecting on personal experiences, facts, and legislative initiatives of recent years, narrating the history of repression in recent years.
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The Pomidor group was formed in Moscow
in 2018 by the artist duo Polina and Maria.
The group's works combine sewing, socially engaged practices, and public street art.
Until 2022, the artists lived and worked
in Moscow. Their work was characterized
by its social orientation, humor, and focus
on the relationship between individuals
and authoritarian states. In addition to politics, artists view their practice as creating situations, experiences, and spaces for strengthening community. In 2021, the group opened Russia’s first home art residence — the Pomidor Residence — located in the Moscow Area
in the house of group participant Maria.
In late 2022, artists 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. They aimed to maintain their tone
of voice and context. The group’s latest project
is dedicated to people who stand up for their beliefs. The group uses the language of quotes, reflecting on personal experiences, facts,
and legislative initiatives of recent years,
narrating the history of repression in recent years.
in 2018 by the artist duo Polina and Maria.
The group's works combine sewing, socially engaged practices, and public street art.
Until 2022, the artists lived and worked
in Moscow. Their work was characterized
by its social orientation, humor, and focus
on the relationship between individuals
and authoritarian states. In addition to politics, artists view their practice as creating situations, experiences, and spaces for strengthening community. In 2021, the group opened Russia’s first home art residence — the Pomidor Residence — located in the Moscow Area
in the house of group participant Maria.
In late 2022, artists 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. They aimed to maintain their tone
of voice and context. The group’s latest project
is dedicated to people who stand up for their beliefs. The group uses the language of quotes, reflecting on personal experiences, facts,
and legislative initiatives of recent years,
narrating the history of repression in recent years.
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