In Memoriam
The W train appeared on the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” segment last night. One big name that didn’t appear was the M train. Fans of the M line are up in arms about this blatant omission. A candlelight...
View ArticleThe New MTA
The rabble rousers over at NewMTA.info made news recently as they posted some of their new and improved GREED subway service change signs at West 4th and 34th Streets. New MTA is a bogus MTA...
View ArticleSubway Art Blog – Now on Flickr!
I take (and get sent) tons of photos of graffiti and other street art that never make it on to Subway Art Blog for one reason or another. Because of this, I’ve decided to start a Flickr page to act as...
View ArticleSubway Music: iPhone Style
A band called Atomic Tom performing their song called “Take Me Out” live in the subway… with iPhones! I think Apple should make this their next TV commercial. via NY Times Bits
View ArticleWhy Are You on My Train?
What could possibly drive two aspiring actresses to start interviewing strangers in the subway? Sheer curiosity. Why Are You on My Train? is a video blog by Alli Goldberg and Jen Jamula. Both of them...
View ArticlePersonalized Subway Maps
As part of its special Subway Issue, The New York Times invited artists and readers to design their own personalized version of New York’s subway map. Several designs were published including a couple...
View ArticleTake a Ride on the Hogwarts Express
The NY Daily News reports of an interesting little sign alteration at Union Square. It seems that Harry Potter fans have added a new train line—the 9 3/4 train. This number is a reference to the...
View ArticleSubway Gift Ideas – Underground Signs
Looking for a gift for the train buff in your life? Look no further. Underground Signs is a company that makes customized NYC subway signs. Not only can they recreate actual signs from the MTA’s 468...
View ArticleIntroducing Graff Cal NYC
Writing this blog has turned me into an avid follower of graffiti and street art culture here in NYC. I enjoy checking out new work and meeting artists, so I try and make it to as many exhibitions and...
View ArticleNew Items in the Subway Art Shop
SubCulture 2: Etches and Scratches The second zine by Subway Art Blog focusing on super-permanent etch and scratch tags in the subway. NOXER: No Love “No Love” is the first zine by notorious graffiti...
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