SUBWAY ART – A playful journey through the underground world of graffiti
This spring, Ostend is once again all about street art. In addition to the impressive murals around the city, The Crystal Ship is pulling out all the stops this year with a unique indoor experience: the Subway Art exhibition.
To mark the tenth edition of The Crystal Ship, the SUBWAY ART exhibition invites you to return to the origins of street art. Because in the beginning, there was... graffiti.
What is now embraced worldwide as street art has its roots in the underground graffiti culture of the 1960s. Even before murals colored the cityscape and social media accelerated their spread, ‘writers’ sought out the shadows rather than the light.
In the mysterious setting of Fort Napoleon, you literally step into that dark world. Like Ariadne's thread, you follow the path of an imaginary writer, jointly created by artists Bruno Brunet, Benoît Brasseur, and the Crafteke collective. Along the way, you will learn about the language of graffiti and its evolution from underground subculture to international art form.
Combine your stay with a visit to this unique exhibition
When booking your stay at Hotel du Parc, select the Crystal Ship rate to receive your exhibition tickets at a discounted price.
This exhibition runs from the 2nd of April to the 30th of September at Fort Napoleon
