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Arresting art photography takes the curious into the depths of
worlds that normally remain hidden behind gardens overrun with wild
vegetation and tall fences blazoned with "Keep Out!" signs.
Photographer Martin ten Bouwhuijs's regular urban exploration
missions throughout Western Europe have culminated in this
collection of haunting images made in abandoned hospitals, morgues,
monasteries, power plants, schools, factories, swimming pools, and
castles. Each location is described in a brief history. Capturing
the venues in various states of neglect, these photographs reveal
remnants of once-habitable spaces: from furniture still in place
but covered in thick dust to dramatic vaulted ceilings speckled in
mold and water stains to walls that have given way in complete
disrepair. More than 150 dramatic images continually heighten
anticipation by showing long views down empty corridors and wide
views of rooms with doors that lead elsewhere - you never really
know what you are going to see around the next corner.
When exploring the remains of forgotten buildings and abandoned
lots in Eastern and Western Europe, a sign with "Trespassers will
be prosecuted!" is usually what you'll find outside. Imposing,
seemingly lifeless structures-some abandoned for more than 25
years-including churches, mortuaries, factories, hospitals,
swimming pools, and more, become reanimated in this series of
arresting, sensually provocative images. On many buildings,
unaffected by human interference for years, only beautiful, natural
decay can be seen: moss growing on mattresses and cars, wallpaper
peeling, and complete floors-beds, pianos, and all-having
completely collapsed. These images are the results of daring
photographic escapades, out of which is born a new appreciation for
the beautiful architecture and the awe-inspiring grandeur of
far-gone days. Surreal angles, from bottoms of stairwells in vacant
sanatoria, and in an unsupervised Swedish junkyard, bring the
photography to life and keep the interest in this urban expedition
at a thrilling peak.
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