Subject–Object Art TheoryPyotr Pavlensky turns state violence into his mediumnow, in his own words, he reveals the theory behind the fire. Pyotr Pavlensky's SubjectObject Art Theory is both a manifesto and a methodan 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 his lips shut, or nailing his own body to the ground, Pavlensky has been