8. The Straphangers Lounge
Take a seat in a full-scale subway car made entirely out of textiles inside The Straphangers Lounge at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square! This free interactive installation was handcrafted by artists Karima Sundarji and Sue Hunter. It features a life-size subway car with classic orange seats from the 1970s R46 models, a platform wall covered with homages to various artists who have created pieces for MTA Arts & Design like Sophie Blackall (Missed Connections poster), Xenobia Bailey (Funktional Vibrations mosaic) and Milton Glaser (Astor Place mosaic), and subway signs all made entirely of textiles. You’ll even spot a felt pizza rat and a knit cup of spilled coffee from a Greek coffee cup. The installation is on view from January 26th to 28th, 2024. Â Â
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