Subterranean Subway Art

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Tracy Fitzpatrick's Virtual Tour of Art & Design in The NYC Subway

— May 27, 2010 — Art & Design
Art history professor Tracy Fitzpatrick is conducting a tour of the New York City subway, but through the lens of the unparalleled art, design and architecture that’s featured under the city streets. Some of the subway-inspired artists include Keith Haring, Walker Evans and DONDI.

For those of us not able to make her physical tour, Tracy Fitzpatrick curated a virtual tour of some of the hotspots that will be visited through the trek of underground tunnels.

Trend Themes

  1. Virtual Tourism — There is an opportunity to develop more virtual tours that can provide an immersive experience of different cities' underground art and architecture.
  2. Subterranean Art — There is an opportunity to bring to light more of the underground art that has been previously obscured to be enjoyed and appreciated by a larger audience.
  3. Digital Education — There is an opportunity to develop educational programs, similar to Tracy Fitzpatrick's virtual tour, that can be accessed online from anywhere in the world and provide a learning opportunity for those who are unable to attend physical tours or classes.

Industry Implications

  1. Tourism — Tourism industry can incorporate more virtual experiences like Tracy Fitzpatrick's virtual tour to offer unique experiences to tourists.
  2. Art — The art industry can explore opportunities to promote subterranean art by organizing exhibitions and through public art installations in the underground spaces of different cities.
  3. Education — The education industry can incorporate more digital learning experiences to reach a wider audience and provide accessible education opportunities.
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