Forgotten-ny.com teaches it’s viewers of the unknown, lost, or covered up areas and items of
After browsing through the many site sections and pictures I had my favorite; Subways & Trains: The New Mosaics. This part of the site focuses on the beautifully eclectic artwork that adorns the subway walls. Made from thousands of tiles and a bit of other materials, the NYC subway system is adorned with the lovely, the odd, and the inspired. From hats to hanging clothes, snails to summer days, the art is captured and posted online to let people realize what they don’t notice as they might have hurried by. Or, for those that do notice, to become aware of what else is out among the tunnels. Art in itself is enjoyed by many, and to dedicate these subway walls to it is a wonderful way to uplift the mood of passerby’s in an otherwise hot and uncomfortable atmosphere.
According to the site, the unique use of tiles for art began in the 1910s by a man named Squire Vickers who was the subway art director and engineer. Since Vickers, the art has continued on by many different artists using many different styles. The history is also taken into account; dates and years are included in the description. By doing so, the reader is given an idea of the age of the subway, and also a look at the different popular styles and influence of the decades that have followed. Knowing the deep history of the tunnels can also influence a feeling of understanding and respect.
Not only does this section look at intricately thought out mosaics, but also the simple use of two or three colors for boarder stripes and signs. Letter style for signs is also recorded and explained to give the viewer a more detailed look from all angles.
Those who visit forgotten-ny.com will come away with a better understanding of why it’s important to remember much of what is now forgotten.
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