Urbex Photography in Times of Political Change: Capturing Abandoned Spaces as Symbols of Uncertainty

Discover How Urban Exploration Photography Reflects Political Shifts—Transform Forgotten Spaces into Compelling Artistic Statements to Enhance Sales

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Come take a seat to examine abandonment. Photo by Matthew Bamberg

Abandonment is smokin’ hot right in the art world now. Referred to as Urbex, or Urban Exploration photography, scenes of isolation and desperation are a thumbs-up for sharp-street shooters.

A study by one participant (this photographer) has found that the Urbex photos he frames and sells are swift movers in the photography marketplace.

While one participant might seem hogwashy, it is compelling enough to prove that this type of photography sells better than any other genre. My experience of selling multiple genres in several marketplaces online and discovering that the most photos I’ve sold in the past year are Urbex.

Art and photography lovers are eating up abandonment. What’s this all about? Read on…