# Abandoned Subway Art The Underbelly Project is a Secret NYC Gallery By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underbelly-project References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/a-secret-art-gallery-in-an-abandoned-nyc-subway-station/) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/01/arts/design/01underbelly.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1) If you're a fan of art and [urban exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel), then you will absolutely love The Underbelly Project. The Underbelly Project is a secret NYC [street art gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank) started by two [street artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) in an abandoned subway station. Over 100 artists contributed works to The Underbelly Project. Each work is done on-site and the pieces created aren't for sale. The gallery's curators are determined to keep the location of the gallery a secret, which means that the best way to see The Underbelly Project for yourselves is to click through the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Exploration Art:** The trend of urban exploration artists creating art in abandoned and hidden areas provides opportunities for galleries and museums to showcase this type of alternative art. - **Secret Galleries:** The trend of creating secret and underground art galleries could grow and disrupt the traditional art world by providing a fresh and exclusive experience to art collectors and enthusiasts. - **On-site Artworks:** The trend of creating art on-site and in unconventional spaces can lead to innovative collaborations and projects that challenge the boundaries of traditional art-making. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries and Museums:** The trend of urban exploration art and secret galleries provides art galleries and museums the opportunity to showcase unconventional art and to experiment with unique exhibition spaces. - **Tourism:** The trend of urban exploration and secret galleries could lead to a rise in alternative tourism, with people seeking out hidden and exclusive art experiences. - **Technology:** Advancements in technology can facilitate the creation of on-site artworks, such as virtual and augmented reality, and can offer new ways for artists to collaborate and interact with their environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md) - [Live Art Creation Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-art-creation.md) - [Inconspicuous Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tampa-fresh-foods.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Church-Housed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md)