The Chuck Close Mosaics: 2nd Ave Subway

Modern mosaic masterpieces are now permanently affixed to the walls of the new 2nd Ave subway station at 86th St.  And they are glorious.

At the helm of this subway’s art direction is the artist Chuck Close.  He’s known for large portraits of head-on facial shots. Huge faces eight feet tall. Here his work is done in mosaic and at superb levels of craftsmanship…the likes of which I’ve never seen before.

Hat’s off to the huge success of these portraits. And to the 72nd street subway mosaics too. Our NYC humanity in mosaic.

 

 

Here is a link to one article with pictures of all the new 2nd Avenue Subway stations and their art: HERE

 

 

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