The Photographs of Roland Miller

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

A unique combination of historic, abstract and hybrid images allows AIP to be viewed from many perspectives. The exhibition documents a vanishing era in both the Space Race and Cold War. The temporal nature of life is evident in the photographs of decaying sites that 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 space flights to our first steps on the Moon. The fast-paced nature of the Space Race is evident in many of the photographs, and the signs and labels in the images reflect the technology of the era.

The Kansas Cosmosphere, in association with Roland Miller, is touring AIP. Bookings are for a twelve week period at $4,500 (plus shipping). AIP contains 43 color photographs framed and matted. The exhibit also includes text that details each photograph.