How to Make a Subway Map with John Tauranac
Hear from an author and map designer who has been creating maps of the NYC subway, officially and unofficially, for over forty years!
New York City’s subway system isn’t just the largest in the world (by number of stations), it is also one of the largest public art galleries. Hidden in plain sight below the streets of New York you’ll find works of art by famous names like Roy Lichtenstein, Yayoi Kusama, Nick Cave, Yoko Ono, Mary Miss, and many more. On Untapped New York’s updated Underground Art Tour, you can discover some of these works and learn the fascinating stories behind their inspiration and installation with the expert guidance of Untapped New York’s Chief Experience Officer Justin Rivers and Artist-in-Residence Aaron Asis
This limited-run tour will happen on January 14th and March 3rd. Space is limited so grab your tickets now!
Underground Art in the Subway Tour
On this tour, you’ll get an in-depth tour of the subway’s art collection while uncovering the dynamic history of art in the subway, from the earliest installation at Fulton Center to the work of a famous pop artist in Times Square. Along the way, you’ll pick up insider secrets about installations from 34th Street to Union Square. This experience is perfect for art, history, and subway lovers alike!
Underground Art in the Subway Tour
Check out more photos of some of the art you’ll see in the gallery below!
Next, check out 7 Examples of Abandoned Subway Art in NYC
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