Abandoned America
Photographic essays on ruined institutions that are far more interested in why the places closed than in the broken glass.
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How to get the most from it
Abandoned America sits in Liminal Spaces under Weird, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful, unsettling and brainy.
About this category: Photographs of places with nobody in them: dead malls, empty pools, corridors at 3am. An aesthetic that has no right to be this affecting.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- A little creeping unease
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Abandoned America: quick answers
Is Abandoned America free?
Yes. Abandoned America is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Abandoned America?
No. You can use Abandoned America without signing up for anything.
Does Abandoned America work on a phone?
Yes. Abandoned America works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Abandoned America safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Abandoned America take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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