Vague Terrain: Manhattanville
In the late 19th and early 20th century, Manhattanville was the site of bustling industrial and commercial activity.
In 2008, Manhattanville is a prime example of a “Vague Terrain,” not only because the place itself is “un-settled,” but because its future is as well. Two opposing visions generally polarize the discussion of vague spaces in areas such as Manhattanville. The first decries the disorder, decay, and blight they represent in the city. The second, by contrast, highlights their potential interest as livable spaces where artistic, religious, and cultural freedoms flourish. Manhattanville is a main area of the changing face of Harlem.

All images in this series are 4"x 4" pigment prints on archival paper; 2007–present; Edition of 15

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