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LiminalSpace

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Liminal spaces are the subject of an Internet aesthetic portraying empty or abandoned places that appear eerie, forlorn, and often surreal. Liminal spaces are commonly places of transition (pertaining to the concept of liminality) or of nostalgic appeal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liminal_space_(aesthetic)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Twice a year, the sun aligns with MIT's "Infinite Corridor" in an event dubbed "MIThenge".

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Cool! Years ago I was in NY during the solstice.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Some of my best days.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I thought the carpet border was a baked bean pattern

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago
[–] ecosdelespacio 4 points 1 month ago

Oh I captured a corridor like this

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

🎵🎶 You can check out any time you like

But you can never leave 🎵🎶

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

I know it’s a totally different carpet, etc., but this gives me “The Shining” vibes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

This feels like walking down this corridor in damp flip flops with a pool towel wrapped around me and my fingers pruney from swimming.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

The place? I really don’t remember, but I think it’s the Reine Elizabeth in Montreal.