Commedia dell'Arte in Crimea 2012

Arsen Savadov's 2012 photograph "Commedia dell'Arte in Crimea" is a staged scene set in an opulent, antique-filled interior. The photograph features a cast of characters, including a man in a bull mask, a jester, and a ballerina, all dressed in elaborate costumes. This theatrical scene juxtaposes the extravagance of the setting with the presence of a missile, creating a commentary on the absurdity of war and violence in the context of historical grandeur and societal performance.