A roundup of six public art installations that reimagine transit hubs as vibrant, reflective, and human-centered spaces.
1. Massachusetts Bay Lechmere Station, Cambridge, MA
Thicket, commissioned by GLX Integral Art Program at Lechmere Station in Cambridge, is a rhythmic design that reflects the area's history by including native flora and birds. This piece works to improve the rider's experience by humanizing the space with natural elements.
2. 14 St Station, Manhattan, New York
A series of permanent mosaics, Wild Things, designed by Fred Tomoasseli and fabricated by Mayer of Munich, works to bring the nature of New York City below ground at 14 Street Station Complex in Manhattan. They shift the perception of transit hubs—from places of passage to places of engagement.
3. Buckeye/Central Ave Light Rail Station, Phoenix, AZ
The Giving Tree created by Bollinger Atelier at the Buckeye/Central Ave light rail station in Phoenix, pays tribute to the desert landscape of the Southwest by symbolizing the native nopal. It encourages travelers to reflect on the surrounding environment and their place within it.
4. William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Chromatic & Euphonic Drift is installed in the East and West windows of the departure concourse at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. The work explores the relationship between motion and sound in transit hubs, using saturated color and dynamic forms to convey energy and rhythm.
5. Powell St. BART Station, San Francisco, CA
Elysium acts as a figurative oculus at Powell St. BART Station in San Francisco. This piece serves as a symbolic link between the underground and the world above, welcoming visitors and providing a new perspective of the city.
6. Admiralty Station, Hong Kong, China
Mapping Our Way, with the help of Neuberg Arts and the MTR team, pays tribute to the rail system of Hong Kong. The tracks present the four transit lines serving Admiralty Station, but also the map of those traveling on them, allowing the visitors to reflect on their life journey.
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