Commedia dell'Arte in Crimea 2012

"Commedia dell'Arte in Crimea" is a 2012 photograph by Arsen Savadov. The work features a chaotic scene of figures dressed in colorful costumes, reminiscent of the characters of the Commedia dell'Arte, arranged amongst a boat and numerous large, patterned fish. The photograph's playful use of color, composition, and subject matter creates a whimsical and slightly surreal atmosphere, evoking the spirit of Italian Renaissance theater while simultaneously suggesting a contemporary, Crimean setting. Savadov, born in 1962, is known for his humorous and often satirical approach to photography, and "Commedia dell'Arte in Crimea" exemplifies his signature style.