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: A pixel-art homage to retro video games like Pac-Man and Super Mario Bros.

: Famous for its fiery red sunset and green forest murals that address social and environmental themes.

: Often called the "world's longest art gallery," nearly all of its 100 stations are decorated. Subway Art

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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

Art in transit isn't just about aesthetics; it's about civic pride. In the mid-1980s, New York launched its arts program specifically to reverse a period of decline, believing that high-quality art would make the commute more "pleasurable" and humanize the daily grind.

: The MTA Arts & Design program has transformed dozens of stations into galleries. Highlights include: Reach out or check out the NYC Subway

: Showcases massive, hyper-realistic portraits by Chuck Close.