Traffic Island by Akay and Peter (2003) #art #shorts

Traffic Island installation created by artists Akay and Peter in 2003 in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Traffic Island installation was a small red house that was placed on a small piece of land in the middle of a busy motorway in Stockholm. The installation was created as a statement against the fast-paced and hectic nature of urban life and to encourage people to slow down and take a moment to appreciate their surroundings.

The house was only accessible by foot, and it was surrounded by a small garden and a white picket fence. It was designed to look like a typical Swedish house, with a pitched roof and red wooden panels.

The installation was not authorized by the authorities, and the artists had to work quickly to put the house in place before they were caught. The house remained in place for several weeks before it was removed by the authorities.

The Traffic Island installation was widely covered by the media and became a symbol of the power of art to make a statement and challenge the status quo. The house has since become an iconic piece of street art, inspiring similar installations in other parts of the world.

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