The Subway System of Stockholm, Sweden Doubles as an Incredible Public Art Gallery

Stockholm Metro

The subway system of Stockholm, Sweden doubles as an incredible public art gallery with sculptures, mosaics, paintings and installations by over 150 artists that the public can view for just the price of a ticket to ride.

The Stockholm subway system is said to be the world’s longest art exhibit – 110 kilometers long. Traveling by subway is like traveling through an exciting story that extends from the artistic pioneers of the 1950s to the art experiments of today.

Great Big Story visited the Stockholm subway system and reported on the art.

Rainbow - Kevin Kee Pil Cho

Stockholm Metro

Stockholm Metro

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.