Liminal Space: What It Means and Why It Unsettles Us
Liminal space, derived from the Latin word “limen” meaning “threshold,” refers to transitional zones that exist between two distinct areas or states. These are in-between spaces where people feel caught between the familiar and the foreign, typically experienced in empty and abandoned locations. Liminal spaces create an atmosphere that feels detached from reality, sometimes eerie and disorienting. Speaking of disorienting, since the term “liminal space” hasn’t fully settled into common usage yet, you’ll see me alternating between the term throughout this article, using whichever version fits better with the flow of each sentence. These spaces aren’t limited to just physical locations; they also represent shifts in time and emotional states.…



