# Stylish Subway Entrances Toulouse, France Introduces Modern Art to Public Transit By Jennifer Astle | Published 2008-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-subway-entrances-toulouse-france-introduces-modern-art-to-public-tr References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/12/17/metro-art/) & [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/blog/index.php?2008/12/16/2512-subway-colors-and-pixel) Artists are introducing style to the subway system in Toulouse, France. Imagine you are walking down the street on a rainy day, off to ride [public transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-and-olivia-rodrigo) yet another time. Of course, you feel good about your decision to do this, but still you have to enter that gloomy box that seems to lead into the pits of hell (or at least, that has been my experience). Why not make the entrance to hell a little nicer? These artists are applying [modern pixel art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) to [subway entrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line) in bright colors and beautiful designs that could cheer up any commuter. My only question is this: Does *everything* have to be beautiful in France? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stylish Public Transit Entrances:** There is an opportunity for transportation companies to use modern art to brighten up public transit entrances and improve customer experience. - **Public Art Installations:** Community-led public art installations, such as those at subway entrances, can help to promote civic pride and cultural awareness. - **Pixel Art:** The use of pixel art can be expanded to create unique and engaging visual experiences in public spaces such as subway entrances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** This trend can be applied to transportation companies, such as subway and bus systems, to improve customer experience and promote public transit usage. - **Art:** This trend can be applied to the art industry to create more community-led public art installations that promote cultural awareness and civic pride. - **Tourism:** Cities can use public art installations, such as these stylish subway entrances, to attract tourism and promote their unique cultural offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Vertical Wooden Louvre Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saintdenis-pleyel-station.md) - [Subway-Lined Waved Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyuanwan.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md)