The term "Subway Art" often brings to mind the seminal 1984 book by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant, which served as a "Graffiti Bible" for a generation. It chronicled a movement that started in the 1970s and 80s, where transit systems became a moving gallery for bold lettering and expressive murals. Today, that spirit lives on, though it has moved from the outside of the trains to the permanent architecture of the stations. Must-See "Museum" Stations
: A pixel-art homage to retro video games like Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros. Subway Art
: The MTA Arts & Design program has transformed dozens of stations into galleries. Highlights include: The term "Subway Art" often brings to mind
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: Often called the "world's longest art gallery," nearly all of its 100 stations are decorated.
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