Memories of Twenty-Third Street by Keith Godard (2002)
Mosaic hats placed above the heads of waiting passengers. References famous and familiar people that once lived, or frequented in the Chelsea area. These mosaics include magicians, entertainers, actors/actresses, authors, singers, policemen, and more. Inspired by his time at The Chelsea Hotel in the late 60's, and a book called "Turn West on 23rd Street", Godard decided to focus on peoples hats, instead of simply placing their names or photos around the station.
https://www.nycsubway.org/wiki/Artwork:_Memories_of_Twenty-Third_Street_(Keith_Godard)
14th Street // 8th Avenue
Life Underground by Tom Otterness
Bronze sculptures, commissioned in the late 90's during renovations, depicting workers carrying tools, sewer alligators, corruption, and work by 19th century political cartoonist Thomas Nast. One image shows a giant businessman wrestling coins away from a tony woman. Some depict figures laying under polls, clutching bags. It was interesting to see people interact with the statues on the staircase. They weren't looked at, just used as a handle to swing around the banister.
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