Stockholm’s metro is world’s longest art gallery
<p>If you’ve ever tried to make a connection in peak hour we’re sure you’ll agree that there are times when catching public transport isn’t the most pleasant of experiences.</p>
<p>Which, as you could imagine looking at the pictures in the gallery above, the metro in the Swedish capital of Stockholm must be an attraction in and of itself.</p>
<p>Over 90 of the 100 underground station that make up Stockholm’s metro network have been meticulously decorated, with sculptures, mosaics, paintings and art installations. Over 150 artist are featured in what is essentially the world’s longest art gallery.</p>
<p>Many of the pieces were first introduced in the late 1950s, as part of Sweden’s political ideology called Folkhemmet (The People’s Home), but as the network has expanded so too has the work featured in the underground train system.</p>
<p>And the results are truly captivating. To see some examples of the incredible art adorning the Stockholm metro, scroll through the gallery above.</p>
<p>Does any particular piece of art in the gallery above stand out as a favourite? Do you think this is an idea we could adopt in our country?</p>
<p>Share your thoughts in the comments.</p>
<p><em>Image credit: Instagram / @subwayseries_sthlm</em></p>
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