These abandoned space captures are the fruits of labor by photographers inspired by what once was.
Fascination with seclusion has made for a vast array of striking imagery that takes the bleak theme of abandonment to artistic levels of visual poetry. Each of these compelling photography series captures objects that have been left subject to erosion and decay. The idea of decomposing splendor is overwhelmingly prominent in the work of various photographers in this compiled list. Aside from the technical ability to capture opulent imagery, each ocular feast is enhanced curious intrigue for the story behind each space.
The nostalgic power of each photograph that depicts abandonment evokes emotions of longing for what once was. Each of these spaces were once grandiose, welcoming and complete.
70 Abandoned Space Captures
From Desolate Abode Captures to Sinister Secluded Snapshots:
Alexandra Serrano — Sep 13, 2012 — World
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Abandoned Celebrity Mansions
Mike Tyson's Old Home
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Abandoned Roadside Photography
Carlos Gotay Shoots Magic in the Lonely Air for Dramatic Photos
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Abandoned Motel Pool Photography
The No Life Guard on Duty Series Still Exhibits a Seed of Life
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Abandoned Shopping Malls
Brian Ulrich Captures Recessionary Fallout and Urban Decay
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Abandoned Coastal Captures
Ben Sasso's Photography is Full of Carefree Summer Ensembles
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Deserted Desert City Photography
Abandoned by Richard Allenby-Pratt Imagines a Future Saudi Arabia
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Run-Down Refugee Photography
Shane Lavalette Finds Hope in Despair Through His Artful Lens
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Abandoned Photography
Fabiano Parisi Focuses on Human and Industrial Waste
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Dilapidated Hospital Photography
Reiss Cleal Captures the Abandoned Severalls Mental Hospital
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Historic War-Torn Photography
Jonathan Andrew Captures Abandoned Bunkers from WWII
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Abandoned Man-Made Creations
'Artificial Owl' Website for Derelict Enthusiasts
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Colorful Forgotten Spaces
The Unclear Ground/ Terrain Vague Creates a Mystical Universe
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Abandoned Building Photography
Visually Brilliant Derelict Power Plants Captured on Camera
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Abandoned Vintage Automobiles
The Palermo Viejo Series by Eduardo Fialho is Rusty and Beautiful
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Abandoned Amusement Park Photography
Catherine Hyland Captures China's Deserted Wonderland Project
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Abandoned Men's Club Renovations
The Harmony Club Gets a Second Chance With a New Owner
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Abanoned Pod Buildings
The Sanzhi Pod City Buildings Exude Sorrow
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Vivid Abandoned Photography
Urban Exploring by Simon Christen is an Eerily Cool Collection
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High-Def Derelict Photography
Brian Roach Captures Awesome Abandoned Structures
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Creepy Urban Exploration
Abandoned Ruins by Tom Kirsch
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Abandoned Auto Photography
The 'From the Back Seat of My Car' Series Shows Ravaged Vehicles
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Secret Apartment
Hidden Home Built Into a Mall
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Abandoned Bank Photography
Jonathan Castellino Revists the Bank of Toronto
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Desolate Abode Captures
The Abandoned Building Photographs by Cari Ann Wayman are Intimate
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Staggeringly Misplaced Animal Scupltures
Adrián Villar Rojas's Beached Whale Statue is Striki
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Abandoned Metropolis Photography
'Silent World' by Lucie and Simon Depicts the True Human Habitat
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Trippy Indoor Photography
'Interiors' by Bob O'connor Captures Surreal Indoor Settings
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Suspenseful Abandoned Prints
Kate Peters Takes Silently Still Pictures That are Sure to Mesmerize
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Capturing Dilapidated Buildings
‘100 Abandoned Houses Project' by Kevin Bauman
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Forgotten Americana Photography
Paul Vayanos Captures Landmarks with Cultural Heritage
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Secluded Small-Town Shoots
Vlada Roslyakova Stars in an Editorial for Elle US March 2012
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Misty Abandoned Metropolises
Kim Holtermand's Deserted City is Ghostly Intriguing
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Abandoned Office Shoots
This Joerg Metzner Series is Eery
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Abandoned City Photography
The Instance of Latency Photoseries by Sebastien Tixier
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Abandoned Housicles
The Ice House Detroit Raises Awareness About Housing Crisis
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Abandoned Subway Art
The Underbelly Project is a Secret NYC Gallery
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Artistically Abandoned Photography
Jennilee Marigomen Captures Nature's Lonely & Desolate Moments
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Capturing Abandoned Abodes
'Deserted Homes' by Sigal Ben David Takes Us to New Orleans
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Abandoned Retailer Athenaeums
The McAllen Public Library Wins 2012 Library Interior Design Comp
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Blended Abandoned Buildings
The Dormer House by Ben Wolf is a Collage of Decaying Structures
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Indoor Desert Photography
Alvaro Sanchez-Montanes Photographs Indoor Deserts in Namib
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Artistic Aftermath Installations
The Mike Hewson 'Homage to the Lost Spaces' Piece is Captivating
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Elevated Eco Parks (UPDATE)
The Diller Scofidio & Renfro 'High Line' Brings Country into the City
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Abandoned Urbanscapes
Empty L.A. Photgraphs Capture the Isolation of City Life
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Abandoned Industry Shoots
The 'Lost Train' Series by Franck Bohbot is Forlorn
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Abandoned Hospital Photography
Matt Lambros Captures Decaying Health Wards
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Urban Apocalypse Photography
Jeffrey Stockbridge Shows the Abandoned Side of Philadelphia
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Fading Architectural Artwork
These Matt Bahen 'After The Wolves' Oil Paintings are Sombre
21
Spooky Storybook Captures
The Daniel Danger Paintings are Nightmare Before Christmas-Inspired
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Deliberately Overgrown Hospitals
Anna Schuleit Brings Flowers to the Psychiatric Ward
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Desolate Shipyard Photography
'Nowhere' from Maciej Leszczynski Features Solitary Settings
18
Abandoned House Photography
'Island Feelings' Shows the Beautiful Side of Summer's Spoils
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Darkly Desolate Shoots
This Garmonique Photography Captures an Elusive Beauty
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Abandoned Aerodrome Photography
Aging Hangar an Abode for Art at the Singapore Biennale 2011
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Abandoned Beach Imagery
La Costa Gris by Salva Lopez Shows the Shore Off Season
14
Grandly Quiet Galleries
Thomas Jorion's Silencio Series Shows Materiality and Temporality
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Chic Abandoned City Shoots
'Chongqing City in China' by Mathieu Belin is Both Eery and Graceful
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Deserted City Snapshots
Maria Luz Bravo Capture an Abandoned Metropolitan
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Abandoned Real Estate Bus Tours
Long Island Foreclosure Tours
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Abandoned Swimming Pools
'Watermark' by Carlo Van de Roer Features Lonely Landscapes
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Misty Mile-High Photography
The Jonathan May 'Abandoned Airfield' Series is Hauntingly Beautiful
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Poetic Abandoned Abodes
John Divola's Photography Turns Dismal Homes into Works of Art
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Abandoned Island Sales
Northern Mitsuko Island is the First Japanese Island on the Market
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Abandoned Petrol Pumps
'Cold Stations' is a Photo Series by Matt Barnes Displaying Desertion
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Forsaken Modernist Architecture
The 'After You Left, They Took it Apart' Series is Poetic
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Abandoned Water-Park Films
The 'Kilian Martin: Altered Route' Short Explores Barren Lands
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Rundown Roadside Photography
Jessi Hagood Shoots a Shabby Storefront
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Sinister Secluded Snapshots
Daniel de Amaral Sniffs Out a Supernatural Air Through Sparse Lighting
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Ghost Town Canvases
'The Ghostvillage Project' Offers a City-Sized Work of Art
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Forest Retreat Cabins
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Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
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Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats
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Experimental Furniture Design Exhibitions
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Artist Apartment Conversions
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Ethereal Contemporary Workspaces
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Utensil Waste Lighting
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Artistic Lakeside Retreats
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AI-Powered Portrait Studios
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Retro Surf-Nostalgic Boutique Hotels
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AI Travel Photography
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Portrait Photography Books
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Self-Designed Tranquil Workspaces
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Mineral-Inspired Furniture Capsules
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Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes
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Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
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Modern Dark Tonal Homes
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Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences
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Inversion Living Concepts
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Staggered Modern Apartments
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Crab-Like Coastal Residences
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Village-Like Museum Complexes
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Immersive House Installations
RAE BK Unveils Faraday Cage Exhibition in a Prefab Upstate Retreat
Minimalist Private Residential Projects
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Photogenic Destination Campaigns
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Eclectic Paris Apartments
The Apartment by Studio Asaï Blends French Elegance with British Whimsy
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art
Objects from Frames by Cara Campos Repurposes Bicycles into Furniture
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents
Toronto's Museum of New Calls Attention to Mystery Graffiti
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Exploratory Architectural Projects
The Polish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is Thought-Provoking
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Compact Urban Residences
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Refined Urban Interiors
Primrose Apartment by Uncanny Studio Balances Sculptural Form and Comfort
Rural Charred Modern Residences
The Stanfordville House Bridges Vernacular Farming Cues
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers
Calico’s Shells, Shimmer & Seafoam Wallpapers Evoke Coastal Beauty
Reinvented Office Spaces
The Mislad Office Reflects Home-Style Comfort in Kyiv, Ukraine
Refined Residential Architecture Projects
Min Design Tackles Constrained Urban Spaces
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Japanese-Inspired Recycled Pavilions
Second Edition's Love Shack is Made of Recycled Materials
Three-Part Photography Exhibits
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Adaptive Reuse Gallery Projects
Atelier L'abri Design the FOIL Gallery in Montreal
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
Caminhos Portinari by Melina Romano Opens at Casacor São Paulo
Photography Project Series
Still Life Documents Kohshin Finley’s Photographic Work
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
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Harmonious Aerial Photograph Series
Brad Walls is a Distinctive Voice in Contemporary Photography
Desert Landscape Residences
Juniper Hill Home Reimagines Desert Living Through Connection
Homelessness-Focused Architecture Studies
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Sophisticated Government Office Designs
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Process-Driven Fashion Capsules
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English Countryside Retreats
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Elevated Mountain Retreats
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Analog Nostalgia Installations
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Revived Stone Sheds
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Serene Waterfront Pavilions
The Lake House Life Experience Pavilion Blends Architecture and Nature
Historic Farmhouse Revivals
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Object Design-Explorative Apartments
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Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
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Brutalist Jungle Sanctuaries
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