Opening time:
Fri 6. invitation only
Sat-Sun 11-18
Wed-Sun 11-18
6-15 DEC
Free entrance
CRUCIBLE HUB
The "Brainwashing Machine" is coming to Oslo. The highly anticipated Madrid and London exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on December 6 at Crucible Hub Oslo, Fredensborgveien 22G
Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry. The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors can be manipulated against their will. The exhibition is organized by the creative group Anónimo, some of whose members prefer to remain anonymous but do not conceal their Russian origins.
For over two years, the West has been inundated with news about Russia's war with Ukraine. Foreign media and politicians often criticize Russians for not protesting en masse. But imagine living in a country with draconian laws against dissent. Artists who have dared to speak out against the war and authoritarian regime often pay a heavy price. This exhibition addresses this important theme.
Londoners Prepare
To Be Brainwashed
The highly anticipated Madrid and London exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on December 7 at Crucible Hub, Fredensborgveien 22 G
Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin, dry and reset.
The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.
Reset your brain by tasting traditional Ukrainian Borch by Suppe(r)kraft, have a cold beer or a glass of wine in our pop up bar on the weekend.
Profits from the exhibition will be donated to TABLETOCHKI, helping Ukrainian children affected by cancer and war.
Osloites, Prepare
To Be Brainwashed
FEATURING ARTISTS
PAVEL OTDELNOV
Mixed media artist, exploring urban landscapes, propaganda and historical memory
NADIA TOLOKONNIKOVA
Founding member of Pussy Riot art group
PHILLIPENZO
Street artist, placed on Russia’s wanted list
MARINA NÙÑEZ
Spanish mixed media artist
SOPHIE WOODROW
British ceramic artist
Marcelo Mendonça
Madrid-based visual artist focusing on the observation of human experience
The highly anticipated Madrid exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on September 8 at The Crypt Gallery.
Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry.
The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.
The highly anticipated Madrid exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on September 8 at The Crypt Gallery.
Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry.
The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.
Londoners Prepare
To Be Brainwashed
The highly anticipated Madrid and London exhibition, which explores propaganda techniques using contemporary Russia as a case study, will open on December 7 at Crucible Hub Oslo, Fredensborgveien 22 G.
Renowned artists from around the world will engage in the 'brainwashing' of visitors through a variety of mediums, including painting, graphics, embroidery, ceramics, installation, animation, and digital art. Visitors will enter a giant 'washing machine' with settings analogous to a real laundry: pre-wash, main wash, rinse, spin and dry.
The exhibition space is divided into several interconnected zones, each demonstrating how human beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours can be manipulated against their will.
Reset your brain by tasting traditional Ukrainian Borch by Suppe(r)kraft, have a cold beer og glass of wine in our pop up bar on the weekend.
Profits from the exhibition will be donated to TABLETOCHKI, helping Ukrainian children affected by cancer and war.
Osloites, Prepare
To Be Brainwashed
PRESENTING WORKS BY
Vasan Sitthiket (Thailand)
Antón Unai (Spain)
Art group Yav (Russia)
Slava PTRK (Russia)
Irene Pérez ( Spain)
Marcelo Mendonça (Brazil)
Chema Perona (Spain)
María Abaddon (Peru)
Alejandro Bombin (Spain)
Sasha Skochilenko (Russia)
Kungfuct (Russia)
MV picture (Russia)
Lucy Gregory ( UK)
Anastasia Kraynyuk (Russia)
Celia Gallego (Spain)
Liudmyla Diachenko (Ukraine)
Natalia Gurova (Russia)
Valentina Sergeeva (Russia)
13. of December we will arrange a special evening with our friend, writer, actor and singer Vadik Korolev (OQJAV)
What to expect during your Brainwashing experience from 6-15 of December?
Thur. December 5: Preday, Women’s Rights under attack in Russia – How can we help? a special event with NHC
Fri. December 6: Prewash / Pre opening, invitation only!
Sat. December 7: 11-18 Brainwashing Machine is open, Book your guided tour (en/esp/ru), sample our famous ukrainian Borch
Sun. December 8: Street art that matters, a masterclass with a famous Russian artist SlavaPtrk, stay tuned for more information.
Fri. December 13: special program 16.00-18.30 letters to political prisoners by Smårådina and Korolev (ru/en)
Fri. December 13: 19-22.30: Korolev ( OQJAV) book presentation event "Snegovik"(ru) and a guitar concert (ru)
NOISE & NOIZE
Do not miss this unique opportunity!
Noise is a performance by artist and musician Sasha Skochilenko, blending experimental music with emotionally charged, thought-provoking text.
The piece reflects her personal experience of incarceration, exploring the emotions and challenges she faced during this time. Through her work, Skochilenko invites the audience to engage deeply with themes of resilience and human vulnerability. The performance is flexible in length, lasting anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the context and audience engagement.
NOIZE MC will attend as a special guest!
Sasha Skochilenko, is coming to Oslo
With a support of Amnesty International and the Norwegian Helsingfors Committee we are organising a visit of Sasha Skochilenko during the exhibition.
Sasha Skochilenko, who was arrested in 2022 for an art intervention opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She was freed along with Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich and 15 others in a historic prisoners swap between Norway, US, Germany and Russia.
Skochilenko was arrested in her native St. Petersburg in 2022, just weeks after the invasion of Ukraine, for replacing price tags in a supermarket with anti-war messages like saying that Russia bombed civilian targets. She was charged with making false statements about the military, part of the massive crackdown on all dissent over the invasion. Stay tuned for more info, or get in touch.
Slava PTRK will hold a street art workshop in Oslo on Dec.8
Slava PTRK, born in 1990 in Shadrinsk, Russia, is a street artist known for his socially and politically charged works.
With a background in journalism, he employs various mediums—including stencils, murals, installations, and performances—to comment on contemporary issues. His art often incorporates irony to highlight societal absurdities.
A street art stencil masterclass is a 2 hours hands-on workshop where participants learn how to design, cut, and apply stencils and spray paint to create their own street art. The session is suitable for beginners as well as those with artistic experience. 16+
Crucible Hub Oslo, Fredensborgveien 22G Contact us: press@brainwashing.info
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MORE BRAINWASHING...
Our earlier expositions included the Brainwashing installation in London and Madrid
Our pop up bar will offer both wine and beer. And yes we do agree, Putin is a d...ck head!
Want to reset your brain with something cold?
Our ukrainian friends, volunteers and suppe(r)heroes will serve the world famous Borch during the exhibition on weekends and during special events. Enjoy it hot and support Ukraine as we do.
We support Ukraine!
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"Our responsibility is to signal to people in Russia and beyond that we exist and we disagree with what is happening"
Anastasia Vladychkina, co-founder of Yav art group
"The only signal that can reach people is the existence of someone who thinks differently. We know him,he is an artist and does not agree with the propaganda"
Pavel Otdelnov, mixed media artist
"Being on Russia's federal wanted list equates to a badge of honour"
Philippenzo, street artist
“We want visitors to ask themselves important questions and find answers through art. Would you support or oppose the war? Sacrifice your art or go to prison? Denounce a colleague or lose your job? Stand up for the truth at the cost of your own life? How do you fight propaganda while preserving your sanity and integrity?”
Anónimo art group
SPECIAL ARTISTS, GUESTS AND CONTRIBUTORS. OSLO
Hanna M (Norway)
Alexandra Morozova (Russia/ Norway )
Vadik Korolev, OQJAV (Russia/ France)
Darya Shut (Belarus / Norway)
ALYONA (Ukraine / Norway)
Lars N (Norway)
Silje ( Norway)
Marina ( Ukraine / Norway)
Marina Schanke ( Norway)
Our collaboration partners and supporters, this exhibition will not be possible without them!
Women’s Rights under attack in Russia – How can we help? A special event with OVD INFO and NHC
In today's Russia, women's rights are under severe attack, with women experiencing discrimination in society, the family, and in prison. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government's emphasis on traditional values has intensified, normalizing domestic violence and questioning feminism as an extremist ideology. Harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and forced marriages, including those involving children, continue in regions like the North Caucasus, tolerated by the authorities. Women in detention centers across Russia face severe human rights violations, including inadequate health care and family separation. An upcoming event connected to the NHC's Christmas Campaign aims to shed light on these critical issues, support women political prisoners, and promote activism