Pyotr Pavlensky

Pyotr Pavlensky turns state violence into his medium—now, in his own words, he reveals the theory behind the fire. Pyotr Pavlensky's Subject–Object Art Theory is both a manifesto and a method—an incendiary redefinition of what art can and should be in an era of increasing repression. Known for his radical public performances, such as setting fire to government buildings, stitching...