Mysterious light in the Catania subway - monochrome by Silva Wischeropp

This urban, hip graffiti motif was discovered on 1 January 2025 in the late, golden and sunny evening hours in the subways of the Catania-Europe railway station. Just to the side is a disused railway cemetery.
The photo was taken with the NIKON D800 digital camera (lens: NIKKOR 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8).

The monochrome character, due to the reduction of the colour values to classic black and white, gives the picture a timeless, elegant and nostalgic atmosphere.

Catania can be described as a city with a lively graffiti and street art scene, especially in certain neighbourhoods such as San Berillo and Librino, where artistic collectives such as Res Publica Temporanea and Collettivo FX are involved, using street art as visual activism to animate and comment on difficult urban areas.

There are active local groups that specialise in street art and use this art form to address social and urban issues.
The art often takes place in less gentrified or more difficult neighbourhoods, which contributes to an authentic and often political dimension to the art.

The city is described as "down to earth and authentic", which fits well with the raw and direct nature of street art, which is different from polished landmarks.

Although cities such as New York, London, Berlin or São Paulo are often cited as the top cities for graffiti, Catania has its own strong local scene, making it an interesting place for street art fans who want to look beyond the well-known hotspots.
To summarise, it can be said that
Catania may not always be at the top of the global lists, but it is definitely an important and vibrant hub for graffiti and street art in Italy and the Mediterranean.