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Architectural Decay Is the Subject of a Beautiful Book of Photographs by Aurélien Villette
Aurélien Villette’s riveting photographs of ruined buildings across Europe are captured in a new book
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Moldings, ironwork, and other decorative touches shine through in Villette’s images.
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Villette chose to leave out the names and locations of the buildings he photographed for Spirit of Place (TeNeues, $75) preferring to let readers draw their own conclusions about each space.
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Crumbling walls reveal intricate craftwork and design.
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Enormous windows offer a glimpse of nature in full encroach.
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Villette’s masterful use of light lends warmth to abandoned spaces.
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Some buildings are easily recognizable, others like this one, can appear to be abstract sculpture.
