'Teach Me to Disappear' shows that life still thrives amongst the crumbling remains of what once was. Put together by artists Paul Elliman and Nicole Macdonald, this series documents the plant life that has overtaken the abandoned Bell Isle Zoo of Detroit.
'Teach Me to Disappear' project features a collection of video and audio recordings of the happenings with this secret wilderness. Installed at the Casco in Utrecht, it "sets out to become a field trip camp from where a new urban language can be experienced," according to their website.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Abandoned Space Reclamation
- Opportunity to repurpose abandoned spaces into thriving urban wilderness areas.
- Nature Integration in Urban Environments
- Potential for creating more green spaces within cities to connect humans with nature.
- Alternative Urban Experiences
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing unique tourism or recreational activities in abandoned spaces.
Sectors Adopting This
- Real Estate Development
- Opportunity to transform abandoned properties into unique urban wilderness destinations.
- Tourism
- Potential for offering guided tours or immersive experiences in abandoned urban wildernesses.
- Landscape Design
- Opportunity to create sustainable and aesthetically pleasing urban green spaces within abandoned areas.
