Artyom Loskutov
| Artyom Loskutov | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
September 15, 1986 Novosibirsk |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Education | Novosibirsk State Technical University |
| Known for | Performance art |
| Movement | Monstration |
Artyom Loskutov (born September 15, 1986) is a Russian performance artist and an activist. He is known for an annual Monstration held in Novosibirsk[1] that gently poke fun at Kremlin policies.[2] He has been arrested for insulting police.[3] In response to the incident he said, "You're not a real Russian, until you've been arrested."[4]
In 2013, Loskutov was informed by Russian authorities that he is no longer allowed to practice art and to perform as an individual artist.[5]
Awards
In 2010, Russian news organization Action named Loskutov "Young Person of the Year."[6]
References
- ↑ "Russia: Siberian autonomy web page shut down". BBC News. August 4, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Moscow threatens to block BBC Russian service Service". Z News. August 5, 2014. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Поддерживает шахтеров и ругает милицию". Gazeta.ru. April 27, 2007. Retrieved 2012-12-08.
- ↑ Кто не сидел, тот не русский
- ↑ "Артем Лоскутов: мне запретили деятельность художника". BBC News. September 5, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
- ↑ «Акция» выбрала «Молодых людей года 2010»
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