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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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[–] knightly@pawb.social 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

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

[–] argh_another_username@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

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

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Some of my best days.

[–] rickyrigatoni@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I thought the carpet border was a baked bean pattern

[–] winkly@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago
[–] ecosdelespacio@thelemmy.club 4 points 1 month ago

Oh I captured a corridor like this

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

🎵🎶 You can check out any time you like

But you can never leave 🎵🎶

[–] CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

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

[–] thr0w4w4y2@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 weeks ago
[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 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.

[–] B0mberMan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] argh_another_username@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

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