Comments on: Subway Art Gallery Opening

By: Bodacious

Bodacious — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:33:17 +0000

The “art” here is in the descriptions of each piece. It takes an extremely creative person to have thought of all that. Good job guys. Keep it coming! I LOVE checking in on your website. It makes me wish I lived in NYC or that we had something like this in my town…but I am not nearly as creative as all you IE folks.

By: ls.artisan

ls.artisan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:19:55 +0000

Life IS art. It’s in the eyes we use to see the life WE create.
You choose daily to see the world with creative eyes, or, to MISS the whole thing.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:20:07 +0000

A brilliantly original concept delivered with deft simplicity. What you have done is nothing less than challenge the very definition of “art”. It’s not often you come across something that changes your worldview, but this is one of those things.

Pure, absolute and inspired genius!

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:14:49 +0000

@Amanda

I don’t know about that. If you take the blue line (Frankford – 69th St) you see plenty of graffiti and murals. Although it would be nice to see something like that going on. I can think of the perfect place for it. Well not really. I don’t remember the exact location but it’s the subway station that has a huge clothespin in front of it.

not that i think about it, something like this probably wouldnt work in philadelphia. the placards, jackets, etc would get stolen. easily.

Strangely enough, I take the A train, passing by the 23rd St. station almost every day and I’ve never noticed this. =/

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:11:25 +0000

Philadelphia could use an organization like IE. It’s so dreary and ugly…We need our spirit renewed.

By: Shorty

Shorty — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:45:32 +0000

Priceless! Literally. You should have put some stuff up that looked like everything else but was your own and sold it! You should also do more missions in Toronto.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Sun, 24 May 2009 06:18:13 +0000

You did good IE. Bringing a little diversity or excitement (for those who cared) in the obligatory process of “commuting” benefits the community more than, say, begging money from people. The former may bring a smile to at least someone’s face, while imposing on other’s generosity can make the situation uncomfortable. I guess I don’t see it as interruptive as by-standers are welcome, even encouraged to interact, but are not coerced into doing so.
For other commentators, please be respectful of Charlie’s opinions. He stated his point of view very eloquently and deserves the same respect.
To Charlie: Your view is very interesting. You may very well be able to see a potential harm that these seemingly harmless “pranks” (as everyone keeps calling them) are capable of.
But also, I want to point out that this mission had nothing to do with income level, race, gender, or anything for that matter. In my opinion, no person, regardless of their socioeconomic standing, was marginalized, mocked or offended by these activities. Although not as up-beat as the high-five escalator, I still hold firmly to my belief that at least a few people enjoyed “playing along” and seeing things in a different light. Again though, I truly appreciate your clear thought process and your ability to deliver those ideas into words. So many fill themselves with blind hatred and therefore fail to make their argument intelligible.

By: L

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:08:28 +0000

I love this.
I think a lot of commuters in cities with subways would love it – as long as they know taxpayers didn’t put any money toward it happening!
I want this in my transit system – BC Transit.
Vancouver, Canada

By: Gerty Louppen

Gerty Louppen — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:20:42 +0000

Great! I read an article this morning about this in the Dutch Newspaper NRC. Wonderful. Wish I was been there!

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:11:21 +0000

Fantastic! This is a great idea, and I wish I could have heard all those people that happened across it recounting it later. :)

@Charlie Get the stick out of your butt and lighten up. That’s the point after all.

Keep it up IE! You guys always brighten my day! Ever coming to Edinburgh? We’d love to have you over here too!