Collective Red - part 2 1999

"Collective Red - part 2" (1999) by Arsen Savadov is a performance photograph that captures a provocative and thought-provoking moment. It depicts three figures, one kneeling and two standing, all clad in red tutus amidst a crowd of seemingly unfazed onlookers. The photograph's focus is the stark juxtaposition of the performers' attire and the solemn expressions of the crowd, creating a powerful commentary on societal norms and the subversion of traditional expectations. The use of red, symbolic of both power and revolution, adds another layer to the photograph's complex message. Savadov, born in 1962, uses this image to challenge viewers to question societal constructs and the boundaries of art itself.