Sentences with phrase «subway drawings in the space»

The wide - ranging responses enacted throughout Lower Manhattan highlighted in the exhibition include the institutionally - supported erection and eventual removal of Richard Serra's large - scale sculpture Tilted Arc; Keith Haring's radiant subway drawings in the space of everyday transit and their lasting impression on street art culture; and Jenny Holzer's conceptual texts focusing on social and political commentary wheat pasted in heavily populated public spaces, among others.

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In 1980, mysterious chalk drawings of simple outline figures began appearing on unused advertising space in New York City's subway stationIn 1980, mysterious chalk drawings of simple outline figures began appearing on unused advertising space in New York City's subway stationin New York City's subway stations.

Also examined is Haring's activity in public spaces, including the anonymous works that first drew him to the attention of the public, figures drawn in chalk on pieces of black paper used to cover old advertisements on the walls of New York City subway stations.