Al-Taina (1987-2004) (archive)

AlTaina (from Russian words “taina” (secret) and “Altai,” the name of region) is a mysterious word with many meanings. This is both the secret of Altai’s attraction and its nature, the secret of spirits living there, and the secret of states of nature, when reality becomes an unsolvable mystery. It’s a mystery which can only be hinted at with the help of photography.

AlTaina Land emerged from a series of photographs with this hint, a transparent barely audible sound, a movement of invisible divine keyboard ...