09/08/2008

Radical Artist Group Voina Shocks Moscow with Mock Hanging

A gay rights activist (top) and a migrant worker (bottom) who are part of Russia's art collective Voina took part in a mock lynching in a mall in Moscow in order to draw attention to the marginalization of minorities. The event took place in conjunction with Moscow's 'City Day' over the weekend.

More on Voina here.

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Posted 9:21 AM EST by Andy in Gay Rights, Moscow, New Orleans, News, Russia | Permalink

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Comments

1. "...includes throwing a live cat across the counter at McDonald's".

   I guess this is one-upmanship for the "cat eating spaghetti" clip a couple weeks ago.

   Posted by: Rad | Sep 8, 2008 10:00:12 AM

   
   

2. These guys are wack beautiful! Why can't anyone fight for gay rights in an unusual way here in the States? High five, babies!

   Posted by: Koen | Sep 13, 2008 12:40:36 PM

   
   

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