Urbex, Urban Art & More
Exploring the Soviet-era Abandoned Buildings of Chemnitz, Former East Germany
If you visit the city of Chemnitz in the German Free State of Saxony, your first impression is going to be distinctly Soviet. Journalist and urban explorer Seamus Murphy takes a closer look.
5 Top Links of the Week (Part 7)
This week’s link round-up from our online friends and those we admire includes weird and wonderful flying cars, abandoned power stations, conspiracy theories and voodoo.
The Enigmatic Cliff Monastery of Phugtal Gompa
Overlooking a massive gorge and rope-bridged river, Phugtal Monastery is situated on a sheer cliff face in the Ladakh Himalaya in Zanskar, northern India.
Blog of the Week: WebUrbanist
When we launched Urban Ghosts in 2009 and wanted to see what was already out there, a quick Google search for “abandoned places” revealed the brilliant WebUrbanist.
Aliens vs Predator: Ad Campaign Depicts Friendly Rivalry Between Lethal Space Monsters
They were both lethal killers, but the Predator’s warrior-like sense of fair play arguably made the Alien a more ruthless adversary. Here, though, the two space monsters engage in friendly rivalry like never before.
Kiss of Chytrid: Anamorphic Art by Jonty Hurwitz
While the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci and Roger Penrose have demonstrated the potential of anamorphosis, Jonty Hurwitz’s incredible sculptures blur the distinction between art and science.
Crumbling Pillbox Reminds of World War Two, but Other Relics of Warfare also Abound
This abandoned Second World War pillbox is among several hidden in the sand dunes of Northumberland’s Embleton Bay. But it isn’t the only relic of war to be found along this stretch of heritage coastline.
5 Top Links of the Week (Part 6)
The latest instalment of our weekly link round-up features creepy optical illusions, urban exploration, the flu through the ages, impressive laser weapons and more.
Hidden Treasures: The Spectacular Abandoned Stock Exchange Building in Antwerp
The ornate yet relatively unassuming exterior of Antwerp’s old Stock Exchange building hides a hidden treasure that has become a holy grail for urban explorers.
Curious Street Art from Berlin (the Graffiti Capital of Europe)
Berlin is known as the graffiti capital of Europe. In this article, Sophie Webb takes a look at three of the German city’s most prolific street artists – XOOOOX, Alias and Mein Lieber Prost.
St Dunstan-in-the-East: Bombed-Out Church Re-imagined as Peaceful Urban Garden
One bombed-out ruin that has been positively reimagined for the postwar world is the church of St Dunstan-in-the-East in the City of London. Destroyed during the Blitz, it’s now a public garden.
New York’s First Subterranean Park: The Proposed ‘Lowline’ beneath Manhattan
Dan Barrasch and James Ramsey have proposed a mini utopia below the streets of Manhattan in the form of the ‘Lowline’, a repurposed streetcar depot abandoned since 1948.
Assembling an F-35 ‘Joint Strike Fighter’ in Fort Worth, Texas
In November 2003, the first component of the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter prototype was manufactured. Ten years later, its troubled development remains ongoing. In this article we take a look at the F-35 production line in Fort Worth.
Locals Oppose Planned Radioactive Waste Dump in Cumbria, UK
Plans to construct a £12 billion radioactive waste dump in Cumbria could be stymied as councils vote on the proposal this week amid mounting local opposition.
Traditional Korean Life: A Visit to Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village
For visitors wanting an insight into Korean traditional life, the Bukchon Hanok Village, with its winding alleys and traditional ‘hanok’ homes, makes for an ideal outing.
