Underground 2000

"Underground" (2000) by Arsen Savadov is a photograph that captures a staged scene within a salt mine. The image depicts a group of individuals arranged in a manner reminiscent of a nativity scene, with a figure in a blue and red robe positioned centrally, as if embodying the Virgin Mary. The setting, a dark and cavernous salt mine, creates a sense of mystery and perhaps alludes to the hidden nature of faith or spirituality. Savadov's work often explores themes of memory, history, and the human condition, prompting viewers to consider the interplay of art, religion, and personal experience.