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“Vacant Visions” is a thought-provoking photography project that delves into the untold stories of Phoenix’s unused retail and commercial spaces that are beginning to show signs of dilapidation. This project captures the silent decay of these once-thriving spaces, left empty due to a combination of economic shifts, the lingering effects of the pandemic, and landlords holding out for the elusive “perfect tenant.” Through a series of black-and-white darkroom prints, the project explores the delicate balance between revitalization and decay, gentrification and preservation, and the role landlords play in shaping the future of the city.

NOTE: Please bring your own phone and headphones so you can listen to the story behind each of the photographs by scanning the QR codes.