THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF
ROLAND MILLER

Abandoned In Place is a photographic exploration of the American space-launch and research facilities that played a crucial role in the early period of space exploration. The project serves not only as a documentary body of work, but also as an artistic interpretation of these historic events.

A unique combination of documentary, abstract and hybrid images allows AIP to be viewed from many perspectives. The exhibition records a vanishing era in both the Space Race and Cold War. The temporal nature of life is evident in views of decaying sites which once captured the attention of the entire world.

The facilities photographed in AIP portray one of the most historic and technical adventures of the last century–from our first unmanned flights beyond the atmosphere to landing men on the Moon. A sense of the urgency of the Space Race is evident in many of the photographs and signs and labels in the images reflect the technology of the era.

These launch complexes, engine test stands and wind tunnels are the Bunker Hills and Gettysburgs of the Cold War.
The Kansas Cosmosphere, in association with Roland Miller, is touring AIP. Bookings are for a twelve (12) week period at $4,500 (plus shipping).

AIP contains 43 color photographs framed and matted. This exhibit also includes text that details each photograph.

For more information, please contact Jim Remar, Senior Vice President at 620-662-2305 ext. 320 or jimr@cosmo.org.