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Abandoned Shopping Malls

Brian Ulrich Captures Recessionary Fallout and Urban Decay

Marcus Munro
Marcus Munro
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The shocking images of abandoned and decayed retail and big box stores in this gallery were captured by artist and photographer Brain Ulrich. Ulrich’s contemporary artwork has been showcased in several museums around the world. This collection of morbid malls is called: ‘Ghosts of Shopping Past.’

The buildings in these photos are a silent and lonely testament to urban shopping malls across the United States, which were adversely affected by economic decline.

So much hubris. So many vinyl plants. These are the ruined temples of consumerism… (boingboing.net)

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stephen russell on Dec 14, 09 
Possible reuse for these: Movie & TV shooting locales SWAT PD Training To Raze. Bulldoze over New Heliport Airport Bus Terminus Hotel Museum Arts Center Voc Ed schools. Clinics. Parking lot Spa ALL from idle acerage nationwide from malls. More jobs. Business Seed Incubation Centers. Tech Ed schools Prod plants? Theme Mall(revise anew). Period piece Mall IE 1951 era. Warehouse center. Gun Range Multi Use. IMAX Movie Center.
stephen russell on Dec 14, 09 
Michael Hines on Dec 14, 09  2,338 Trends   235 Comments
Creepy! Malls around America need to take a look at this for motivation.
Michael Hines on Dec 14, 09  2,338 Trends   235 Comments
Bianca Bartz on Dec 14, 09  4,701 Trends   3,937 Comments
Wow, what a photo theme, these are really remarkable, yet scary at the same time.
Bianca Bartz on Dec 14, 09  4,701 Trends   3,937 Comments
Marcus Munro on Dec 14, 09  559 Trends   551 Comments
Agreed Bianca, the photos are remarkable. It seems that economic recovery is just around the corner when individuals pause to take stock.
Marcus Munro on Dec 14, 09  559 Trends   551 Comments
Adam Daniel Mezei on Dec 18, 09  0 Trends   70 Comments
I can't stop looking at these photos. They're gorgeous in their macabreness. I'm crossposting!
Adam Daniel Mezei on Dec 18, 09  0 Trends   70 Comments






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