The “buildings in a bad state” in Oaxaca continue to multiply.
Where some see unsightly decay, others see opportunity…
including urban artist, SCOM.
June 8, 2014 by spixl
The “buildings in a bad state” in Oaxaca continue to multiply.
Where some see unsightly decay, others see opportunity…
including urban artist, SCOM.
Posted in Buildings, Creativity, Culture, Signs, Travel & Tourism | Tagged abandoned buildings, artists, buildings, dangerous, Mexico, Oaxaca, photographs, photos, popular travel destinations, SCOM, street art, urban art graffiti, wall art | 6 Comments
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I like the zones of security (earthquake-wise) in front of lean inning brick walls the best
Yep, those “puntos de encuentros” are in the oddest places. Are you and R in Oaxaca now?
What is your take on why the buildings are allowed to deteriorate rather than being improved by the owners or sold to those willing to renew?
Ian, I’ve heard various excuses given — family inheritance, where siblings can’t agree on what to do; exorbitant cost to renovate; building constraints related to being in the historic district. Anyone know more about this???
I love the signs that tell you the building in is a bad state. Really? I hadn’t noticed…especially the last one – could it be the one on our corner???
Yes, they are usually obviously deteriorated by the time the signs go up. And, yes, that is “our” inmueble en mal estado across the street. I was heartened when the “for sale” sign went up and then several months later came down — hoping someone bought it and will renovate. We shall see…