r/LiminalSpace
Photographs of corridors, swimming pools and hotel lobbies with nobody in them, which is far more affecting than that sounds.
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How to get the most from it
r/LiminalSpace 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 unsettling and mesmerising.
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
- A little creeping unease
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
r/LiminalSpace: quick answers
Is r/LiminalSpace free?
Yes. r/LiminalSpace is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use r/LiminalSpace?
No. You can use r/LiminalSpace without signing up for anything.
Does r/LiminalSpace work on a phone?
Yes. r/LiminalSpace works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is r/LiminalSpace safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does r/LiminalSpace take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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