Graffiti Simplon
Formerly a dingy alleyway, but thanks to Michel’s art, it has been transformed into a cosy little street where everyone and their dog is kept an eye on by Jay
The Groningen hip-hop group Dope D.O.D. is world-famous in the hardcore rap and hip-hop scene, but many people in Groningen have never heard of the rappers. Artist Michel Velt felt that Groningen’s hero, Jay Reaper, wasn’t getting enough attention from the locals. He decided to paint a huge portrait of him to adorn the alleyway between Boterdiep and Hostel Simplon . Now, nobody can miss Jay. Once a dingy alleyway, it has been spruced up thanks to Michel’s art into a cosy little street where Jay keeps an eye on everyone and anyone.