Ellis Island
In this series of images, Stephen WILKES lends himself to urbex photography. He captures the disused premises of Ellis Island, the historic gateway for immigrants arriving in the United States. Following the departure of the immigration service in 1954, the island was abandoned, left without inhabitants or life. Stephen Wilkes then photographs the decline of this place, a former obligatory passage to attempt the American dream. Despite the ravages of time, he succeeds in sublimating it and provoking a reflection on decadence.
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E1 Corridor 9
E1 Corridor 9, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E2 Linen & Cloth Door
E2 Linen & Cloth Door, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E3 Woman’s Ward
E3 Woman’s Ward, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E4 Wall Study Light Switch
E4 Wall Study Light Switch, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E5 Curved Corridor
E5 Curved Corridor, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E6 TB Ward
E6 TB Ward, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E8 Nurses Quarters
E8 Nurses Quarters, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E9 Administrative Office
E9 Administrative Office, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E10 Autoclave
E10 Autoclave, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E11 Blue Room
E11 Blue Room, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E12 Snow Covered Corridor
E12 Snow Covered Corridor, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E13 Boiler Room
E13 Boiler Room, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E15 Measles Ward, Oak Files Cabinets
E15 Measles Ward, Oak Files Cabinets, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E16 Measles Ward, Sink with Snow Scene through Window
E16 Measles Ward, Sink with Snow Scene through Window, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E18 Corridor 9 doorway
E18 Corridor 9 doorway, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E21 Scrub Room
E21 Scrub Room, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E23 Fall Study Courtyard
E23 Fall Study Courtyard, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E24 Measles Ward through window
E24 Measles Ward through window, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E31 Administration Building, Dresser and Mirror
E31 Administration Building, Dresser and Mirror, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E32 Isolation ward with suitcase
E32 Isolation ward with suitcase, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E35 Linen room
E35 Linen room, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E36 Isolation Ward, Statue of Liberty
E36 Isolation Ward, Statue of Liberty, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E43 Huddled chairs
E43 Huddled chairs, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E45 Shattered Door Study
E45 Shattered Door Study, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E51 Measles ward, lone chair
E51 Measles ward, lone chair, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E52 Powerhouse, door study
E52 Powerhouse, door study, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E53 Aerial Ellis Island
E53 Aerial Ellis Island, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E54 Green Room
E54 Green Room, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E55 Administrative Quarters
E55 Administrative Quarters, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E56 Measles Ward, two chairs
E56 Measles Ward, two chairs, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E59 Hallway study with plant life
E59 Hallway study with plant life, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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E71 Window Study Recreation Room
E71 Window Study Recreation Room, 1998-2003, series: 'Ellis Island'
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