Foucault's Heterotopia

Foucault's concept of heterotopia refers to real spaces that exist alongside and reflect other places or societies, but also have unique functions or meanings. These spaces are often different from everyday environments—think of cemeteries, museums, or prisons—that serve specific social, cultural, or symbolic purposes. Heterotopias reveal complex relationships between different realities, creating a layered or contradictory space that both mirrors and questions the norms of society. They help us understand how certain places hold special significance, often embodying societal values, tensions, or hidden truths.