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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.

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

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

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

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

[–] eran_morad 3 points 1 week ago

Some of my best days.

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

I thought the carpet border was a baked bean pattern

[–] winkly 1 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Oh I captured a corridor like this

[–] CuddlyCassowary 3 points 1 week ago

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

[–] TheBat 3 points 1 week ago

🎵🎶 You can check out any time you like

But you can never leave 🎵🎶

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week 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] 2 points 1 week ago
[–] B0mberMan 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

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