What motivates humankind to burrow deep into the Earth? From London to Paris, Budapest to Moscow, the USA to Australia, here are seven of the most amazing examples in the world. Some were built for military defense or shelter, many are abandoned while others thrive. These amazing images feature tunnels, caverns, labyrinths from seven underground […]
Posted by Urbanist September 30th, 2007
7 Wonders, Architecture, Urban, Urban Images, Urbex
Comments: 107
Urban camping means different things to different people, from living without a vehicle or electricity and plumbing to squatting in unused properties and more. However, the most popular definition of urban camping provided by the urban dictionary is: “camping in an urban setting by sleeping on rooftops, under bushes, and in public parks.”
Posted by Urbanist September 28th, 2007
Architecture, Guerilla Action, Urban, Urban Images, Urbanism
Comments: 21
It is one thing to watch amazing tricks or stunts performed in a closed venue for a captive audience. It is quite another to see unusual sports practiced in a busy and unpredictable urban setting. Here are some extreme city sports you aren’t likely to see in a sports stadium, starting with an incredible urban […]
Posted by Urbanist September 24th, 2007
Guerilla Action, Urban, Urban Videos, Various
Comments: 22
Most people tend to think of graffiti as subversive art spraypainted in the dead of night on urban walls. Some artists, however, including Edgar Mueller, Julian Beever and Kurt Wenner, defy that stereotype, painting and chalking openly on city streets and sidewalks. Beyond merely entertaining crowds, their work has at times even broken world records. […]
Posted by Urbanist September 21st, 2007
Graffiti, Guerilla Marketing, Street Art, Urban, Urban Art, Urban Images, Urban Videos
Comments: 155
Guest Article by Al Ebaster of Forgotten Pennsylvania:
Urban exploration is a lot of fun, but responsible adults might not be thrilled by the idea of getting caught. In many abandonments, urbexers are more likely to get a ticket than fall through the floor. And anyway, who can enjoy an abandoned building while worrying about the […]
Posted by Urbanist September 19th, 2007
Abandonments, Urban, Urban Images, Urbex, Various
Comments: 4
