Genesis

A relic train carriage in Amsterdam, now transformed into a hostel, is reborn through an explosion of color and geometry. Spanish artist Kenor covers its surface with a vibrant symphony of intersecting lines, sharp angles, and neon hues. The rhythmic composition suggests both speed and transformation, echoing the constant motion of trains and the fleeting pace of urban life.

Kenor, known for his bold abstract style, draws inspiration from electronic music and urban architecture. In Genesis, his fragmented planes of pink, yellow, turquoise, and purple turn the hostel-on-wheels into a living artwork. The train becomes more than a place to stay—it is a visual experience, a reminder of movement and rhythm even while standing still.

Placed in the modern cityscape, Genesis functions as both monument and metaphor. It celebrates creativity’s power to repurpose the forgotten, to inject vitality into static objects, and to show how art and hospitality can merge to create new forms of connection in the heart of the city.

Kenor (Barcelona) emerged from the vibrant graffiti scene of the 1990s, channeling the city’s colours, rhythms and chaotic energy into bold abstract compositions. Rooted in the ethics of graffiti and muralism, he has pushed his style into innovative territory, becoming one of Europe’s pioneers of “Abstract Graffiti” alongside artists like Delta, Honet and Foe. Kenor’s work spans trains, sculptures, video pieces and large-scale installations, all driven by his desire to transform urban space and spark dialogue between the city and its inhabitants. His dynamic, polyrhythmic visual language has led him to international exhibitions, including the landmark Graffuturism show in Los Angeles and his acclaimed Polyrhythmic Beats exhibition in Paris. From painting a full metro train in Kyiv to collaborating with Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa, Kenor continues to expand the boundaries of urban abstraction, proving that movement, colour and sound can all be painted into the pulse of a city.