Pirate television
Vladislav Mamyshev-Monroe co-founded Pirate TV in 1989, a groundbreaking media art project that parodied official Soviet television programming[3][4][7]. This innovative project was created with fellow artists Timur Novikov and Yuris Lesnik, and was considered the first independent television station for artists in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg)[7].
Key Characteristics of Pirate TV
- Purpose: Imitated and critiqued Soviet television programming
- Focus: Broadcast news of art life in Leningrad
- Founders: Vladislav Mamyshev-Monroe, Timur Novikov, and Yuris Lesnik
- Time Period: Active from 1989 to 1992[6]
Artistic Significance
Pirate TV was more than just a television project; it was a form of artistic expression that challenged the existing media landscape. Mamyshev-Monroe used the platform to showcase his unique ability to transform and impersonate various personalities, from historical figures to contemporary celebrities[4]. The project was part of the broader post-Soviet art movement, reflecting the cultural and political changes happening in Russia during the late 1980s and early 1990s[2].
The project highlighted Mamyshev-Monroe’s innovative approach to art, blending performance, video art, and social commentary. It positioned him as a key figure in the first wave of video artists to emerge in the Post-Soviet era[2][3].
Citations: [1] https://www.e-e.eu/Pirate-Television/ [2] https://baibakovartprojects.wordpress.com/2013/03/22/in-memory-of-vlad-mamyshev-monroe-1969-2013/ [3] http://manifesta10.org/en/artists/vladislav-mamyshev-monroe/ [4] https://kiasma.fi/en/exhibitions/vladislav-mamyshev-monroe/ [5] https://ensembles.org/actors/vladislav-vlad-monroe [6] https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/mamyshev-monroe-lesnik-novikov-pirate-tv-t15807 [7] https://ensembles.org/items/69 [8] https://www.e-e.eu/Monrologia/index.htm
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