By Sandra Bloodworth & Cheryl Hageman | A striking visual archive of one of the world’s most ambitious public art programs, Contemporary Art Underground reveals the power of art woven into the everyday rhythm of urban life. Spanning over 100 site-specific installations created between 2015 and 2023, this beautifully curated volume captures the bold vision of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Arts & Design program.
With works by iconic contemporary artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Kiki Smith, Nick Cave, Ann Hamilton, and Vik Muniz, the book documents how art transforms public space—imbuing subways, stations, and platforms with wonder, storytelling, and cultural resonance.
Housed in a hardcover that feels like a collectible, this book is not only a celebration of artistic ingenuity, but also an invitation to experience the emotional architecture of transit through glass, mosaic, and metal. It is a journey between places, moments, and memory—perfectly aligned with Froelle’s reverence for sensory richness and intentional design.