THE RUINS OF DETROIT

Over the past generation Detroit has suffered economically worse than any other of the major American cities and its rampant urban d ecay is now glaringly apparent during this current recession. Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre documented this disintegration, showca sing structures that were formerly a source of civic pride, and which now stand as monuments to the citys fall from grace.Ruins ar e the visible symbols and landmarks of our societies and their changes, small pieces of history in suspension. The state of ruin is temporary b...[Read more]