Urbex Art – Between Memory and Exploration. Urbex art, or urban exploration, is an artistic practice that involves exploring and photographing abandoned, inaccessible, or forgotten places in the heart of cities. Its codes are linked to the discovery of hidden or restricted sites, the documentation of their fragile beauty and decaying remains, as well as the preservation of urban history and memory.

The origins of urbex are difficult to trace precisely, but they are often linked to the 1970s, when the first urban explorers ventured into derelict factories and deserted buildings, uncovering a unique poetry in decline. Since then, the discipline has gained international recognition, attracting photographers and artists fascinated by the raw aesthetic power of ruins and the scars of modernity.

Among the leading figures of urbex are photographers such as Troy Paiva, Seph Lawless, and Rebecca Bathory, as well as urban artists like Banksy and Invader, who helped bring this visual language to a wider audience. Each of them contributes to giving a voice to forgotten places, revealing the hidden beauty of spaces often destined to disappear.

The future of urbex art remains uncertain, as the practice can sometimes border on illegality. However, responsible and authorized exploration is possible, combining memory, creation, and transmission. Whether through photography or contemporary art, urbex continues to evolve, inspire, and captivate, offering a unique perspective on the city, its margins, and its ghosts.