Urbex 71 - Exploring Art and Decay with ”the squid guy” Brian Henry (brianhenryyy)

In this captivating episode, we dive into the intriguing world of Brian Henry, a Baltimore-based explorer and experimental art photographer. Known for his unique focus on nude male photography within abandoned places, Brian's work captures ethereal portraits of individuals blending into the haunting decay of forgotten spaces. Join us as Brian shares his remarkable adventures, starting with his exploration in Bosnia where he stumbled upon fragments of bones within an abandoned shopping mall. He takes us on a journey following his ancestral family tree, leading him to Poland and Sweden, where he unintentionally set off an alarm, awakening an entire village during a deep winter slumber. We also delve into his experiences in Chernobyl, and as this episode airs, Brian embarks on an exploration in Iceland. But that's not all. Brian, affectionately known as "the squid guy," reveals his peculiar tradition of leaving dried squids hanging from the ceilings of abandoned buildings across Maryland. The reasoning behind this fascinating practice is unveiled, along with a gripping tale involving a flock of vultures swirling above his head after catching the scent of a deceased squid. Prepare to be captivated by Brian Henry's extraordinary tales, his artistic vision, and the enthralling connection he forges between art and the abandoned. Links: Website: brianhenryyy.com Instagram: brianhenryyy GoFundMe page to help Maureno: https://gofund.me/24fabc85 Chasing Bandos Podcast is available on chasingbandospodcast.com or your favourite podcasting app. Check out the pictures of our guest on Instagram at chasingbandospod.  You can get in contact by email: [email protected]  Why 'urbex explorers' don't share exact locations here: gregabandoned.com/urbex Intro song is Watcha Gon' Do is performed by Chris Shards [EPIDEMIC SOUND MUSIC LICENSE]. Rapid fire round background songs are: Greaser by TrackTribe and Bill Higley by Mini Vandals. Viewer discretion announcement at the beginning of the episode was done by Adrian Wunderler-Selby.