Jakobsen, Kathy
KATHY JAKOBSEN Subway Centennial, 2004
$300.00
Sku: YY3338
Artist: Kathy Jakobsen
Title: Subway Centennial
Year: 2004
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 45.75 x 29.5 inches ( 116 x 75 cm )
Image Size: 36.75 x 29.5 inches ( 93 x 75 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age
Supplemental Condition Information: Slight dents and creases throughout
Additional Details: In 2004, to commemorate the Centennial of the New York City Subway System, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) commissioned artist Kathy Jakobsen to create a celebratory poster titled Times Square: Subway Centennial. This vibrant artwork captures the dynamic essence of Times Square, intertwining historical and contemporary elements to honor 100 years of subway service. Jakobsen's piece presents a bustling mosaic where past meets present, depicting the teeming life of the subways with a diverse array of passengers engaging in various activities. The artwork reflects the subway's evolution and its integral role in the daily lives of millions. The poster measures 29.5 x 46 inches and was displayed throughout the subway system as part of the MTA Arts & Design program, which commissions artists to create works that celebrate the city and its transit network.
Artist: Kathy Jakobsen
Title: Subway Centennial
Year: 2004
Signed: No
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 45.75 x 29.5 inches ( 116 x 75 cm )
Image Size: 36.75 x 29.5 inches ( 93 x 75 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age
Supplemental Condition Information: Slight dents and creases throughout
Additional Details: In 2004, to commemorate the Centennial of the New York City Subway System, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) commissioned artist Kathy Jakobsen to create a celebratory poster titled Times Square: Subway Centennial. This vibrant artwork captures the dynamic essence of Times Square, intertwining historical and contemporary elements to honor 100 years of subway service. Jakobsen's piece presents a bustling mosaic where past meets present, depicting the teeming life of the subways with a diverse array of passengers engaging in various activities. The artwork reflects the subway's evolution and its integral role in the daily lives of millions. The poster measures 29.5 x 46 inches and was displayed throughout the subway system as part of the MTA Arts & Design program, which commissions artists to create works that celebrate the city and its transit network.