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If you’ve ever wandered through the contemporary galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago, you may have stumbled across an unusual architectural structure: Richard Hawkins’ Dilapidarian Tower (2010). Standing over eleven feet tall, this mixed-media sculpture reads at first glance like a dollhouse for ghosts — a miniature skyscraper whose outer shell suggests something haunted and uncanny.
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The Maryland Inn – Copyright Annapolis Ghosts
Beneath the outward charm of the South lies something darker. In the flickering glow of gas lamps, whispers of the past refuse to be silenced and ghostly spirits roam the streets. The spirits of war, lost love, and unfinished business refuse to fade from Annapolis, New Orleans, and other Southern cities. In this part of the US, every shadow holds a story. Read on to find out their chilling secrets.
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Photo By Gail
Halloween snuck up on me this year — boo! — but fortunately I have this super fun and spooky mural (artist unknown) to share with you and bring the haunting spirit of the occasion to this rad blog. Here we have a full wall — also playing host to an ATM — depicting a trio of cackling jack o’ lanterns lounging in a graveyard, as bats circle a mysterious, hilltop castle looming in the background. Yes, it seems to have everything needed to have a Happy Halloween!
Photographed on Rivington Street, LES.
Visit Salem, Massachusetts and discover what happens when the lights are off, and quaint laughter from the past can be heard. History lovers will be intrigued by this city, with its unique charm and spooky past as the site of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Or maybe you’d like to take a Salem Voodoo — also uses rich historical information on the town and its stories of the past — which you can experience at your own peril!
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Photo By Gail
The Whole Wide World is Haunted House (2022) offers what appears to be a gritty, realistic depiction of Los Angeles but is actually an airbrushed scene constructed from many locations across the city. Artist Sayre Gomez‘ (b. 1982) use of photographic resources and lived experiences in LA builds a portrait of a city in decline, contrasting glamorized illusions peddled by the entertainment industry. However, the technical aspects and references in Gomez‘ practice recall the work of set designers, prop masters, and various specialists who are responsible for making television shows and movies. Gomez‘ application of the industry’s vernacular is used to illustrate the transformative qualities of the constantly developing city.
Photographed in the Broad Museum in Los Angeles.
