[Schlagbohrer]

But the abandonment of a place which should be filled with life is a huge aspect of the liminal art movement. It speaks to the hollowing out of public life in north america and britain.

[no-name-here]

Is the abandonment of places that should be filled with life a defining aspect of today? Which places? Malls & COVID? I guess they exist but are they especially prevalent today?

[idiotsecant]

Yes, a lot of public spaces are dying or dead. If you don't have these spaces in your area you are certainly the only exception.

[no-name-here]

> a lot of public spaces are dying or dead

How are you quantifying that? Is there somewherei can go to read about it?

[Schlagbohrer]

I can just go walk around my hometown of Seattle and see all the dead or torn-down shopping malls.