Ludmila Pogodina is a multidisciplinary artist from Minsk, Belarus. After graduating in journalism and photojournalism, she worked for over 20 years in independent media, conducting interviews with international cultural figures and exploring the intersections of culture, society, and politics.

In 2011, Ludmila Pogodina began her career as a DJ and event organizer, and in 2015 she co-founded the art collective #KeepMinskWeird. The collective focused on fostering horizontal connections and building a queer-friendly community, with its work shaped by feminism, inclusion, diversity, and the fight for human rights.

In 2022, facing a high risk of persecution, Ludmila Pogodina relocated to Berlin. There, she began working on an autobiographical book addressing dictatorship, patriarchy, and rock ‘n’ roll. She is also a member of the teams behind Interfilm–International Short Film Festival Berlin and Neisse Film Festival.

Foto credits: Paulina Hildesheim