Transport for LondonComments
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Here are some we've received to date.
Added: Nov 2 2009 4:29PM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
Have seen the posters of these on the tube and they've really grabbed my attention. A superb idea and great art direction, some of the best Art on the Underground ads I've seen, really made my morning. You should make the quote book and posters commercially available - and maybe get more of the drivers to read the quotes out. I think London needs to be a bit more philosophical in the mornings.
Anthony Stamp
jeremy-deller-tubeart
Have seen the posters of these on the tube and they've really grabbed my attention. A superb idea and great art direction, some of the best Art on the Underground ads I've seen, really made my morning. You should make the quote book and posters commercially available - and maybe get more of the drivers to read the quotes out. I think London needs to be a bit more philosophical in the mornings.
Anthony Stamp
Added: Oct 20 2009 8:34AM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I love this idea. It helps us in our daily life. It inspired this quote from. Yogi Amrit Desai You Begin with you You Travel with you You Arrive with you The journey to truth is from the alone to the alone.
Cintra Brown
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I love this idea. It helps us in our daily life. It inspired this quote from. Yogi Amrit Desai You Begin with you You Travel with you You Arrive with you The journey to truth is from the alone to the alone.
Cintra Brown
Added: Oct 13 2009 3:27PM (GMT)
Heard a quote
I think this is a great project. Unfortunately my regular journey in to work doesn't include the Picadilly line, but I have seen the posters up and think they look fabulous. It would be great to see jpeg of all the posters online, or for them to be made available to buy. I'm a big fan of the design that the Underground produces, keep it up!
Robin
Heard a quote
I think this is a great project. Unfortunately my regular journey in to work doesn't include the Picadilly line, but I have seen the posters up and think they look fabulous. It would be great to see jpeg of all the posters online, or for them to be made available to buy. I'm a big fan of the design that the Underground produces, keep it up!
Robin
Added: Sep 28 2009 10:38PM (GMT)
art on the underground
I love the combination of art available on all the London platforms, under and above the ground. A key series of art work I like to look out for on the platforms of London are the posters depicting the hard working staff of London Underground, who's dedication is such that the posters refer to how they are entitled to work without the fear of violence and abuse. When viewing this art work I find myself trying to guess what will appear next in this series of messages? Perhaps a poster telling us lucky travelers how we are entitled to staff who actually offer a service and when asked, up to the minute travel information. Truly inspirational, keep up the artwork TFL!
Anne Noble
art on the underground
I love the combination of art available on all the London platforms, under and above the ground. A key series of art work I like to look out for on the platforms of London are the posters depicting the hard working staff of London Underground, who's dedication is such that the posters refer to how they are entitled to work without the fear of violence and abuse. When viewing this art work I find myself trying to guess what will appear next in this series of messages? Perhaps a poster telling us lucky travelers how we are entitled to staff who actually offer a service and when asked, up to the minute travel information. Truly inspirational, keep up the artwork TFL!
Anne Noble
Added: Sep 28 2009 12:08PM (GMT)
sduncan
Beautiful, powerful and almost sad. I am fortunate as we have one of Mr Duncan's sculptures in Leytonstone. Our 'Green Man' is a source of inspiration to me, personally and photographically which I have shared with many friends and now he is iconic. Truly amazing work which embodies nature, the past, myth and memory. B Maravolo
Becca Maravolo
sduncan
Beautiful, powerful and almost sad. I am fortunate as we have one of Mr Duncan's sculptures in Leytonstone. Our 'Green Man' is a source of inspiration to me, personally and photographically which I have shared with many friends and now he is iconic. Truly amazing work which embodies nature, the past, myth and memory. B Maravolo
Becca Maravolo
Added: Sep 24 2009 4:57PM (GMT)
central-line-stories
Just read the 'Central line whispers' story, thought it was really good; loved the twists, turns and intrigue - especially the ever-so-slightly risqué ending! Staff on the line are clearly an imaginative bunch! Congrats to all the staff and those involved.
BJ
central-line-stories
Just read the 'Central line whispers' story, thought it was really good; loved the twists, turns and intrigue - especially the ever-so-slightly risqué ending! Staff on the line are clearly an imaginative bunch! Congrats to all the staff and those involved.
BJ
Added: Sep 21 2009 12:44PM (GMT)
central-line-stories
I've just started to read these - this a wonderful idea, brilliantly executed. As a video artist working mostly with videoblogging, it inspires me all kinds of thoughts about how video could also be used to connect people underground.
Rupert
central-line-stories
I've just started to read these - this a wonderful idea, brilliantly executed. As a video artist working mostly with videoblogging, it inspires me all kinds of thoughts about how video could also be used to connect people underground.
Rupert
Added: Sep 12 2009 8:50PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
This series of Art works is fantastic - I'm not a person who likes art per-se or goes to many galleries etc (no I don't consider pickled cows/unmade beds art either!) HOWEVER... I LOVE THIS SERIES! I can relate to each of the posters and they are mirrors of the thoughts that travelling on the Underground provoke. Little snapshots of poetry that are just big enough to digest when do the mile-a-minute walk along a platform or skipping down an row of stairs. They are simple, effective and bring a smile to my day when I see them (or a row of them going alongside an escalator or running the length of a walkway.
anna-barriball
This series of Art works is fantastic - I'm not a person who likes art per-se or goes to many galleries etc (no I don't consider pickled cows/unmade beds art either!) HOWEVER... I LOVE THIS SERIES! I can relate to each of the posters and they are mirrors of the thoughts that travelling on the Underground provoke. Little snapshots of poetry that are just big enough to digest when do the mile-a-minute walk along a platform or skipping down an row of stairs. They are simple, effective and bring a smile to my day when I see them (or a row of them going alongside an escalator or running the length of a walkway.
Added: Sep 12 2009 8:26PM (GMT)
re:jeremy-deller-tubeart
I would also like a copy of this book simply because it would add some increased interest to my journey (if it will increase my chances I'd also like to volunteer for a late night track walk to - one of my fantasies...) I consider the Underground the Lymphatic System of London - an essential circulatory system, often under appreciated that helps cells (us!) get from A to B. Many people only pay it attention when is all goes wrong but for day-to-day runnings (and regularity) the Tube is an excellent space (value-for-money leaves a lot to be desired though that can be said of London's public transport in general). The idea to give drivers the opportunity to personalise the multitude of mundane messages they are required inflict upon the travelling public is an inspired way of helping to reduce the stressful and often monotonous journeys Londoners have to make each day. The most enjoyable rides I have on the Underground are when drivers make little jokes over the tannoy and encourage po-faced passengers to crack a smile or even for the more brave to make eye-contact and laugh with each other. Next to these for enjoyment are the Art installations/displays/performances - WE NEED MORE pictures, poetry, music or beautiful architecture/design on the tube. More posters like the Off To Work (Nylon Uniform) and Vintage/WW2 series, more musicians and installations like those at Gloucester Rd. The Underground structure is already beautiful from an architectural point of view, all it needs is some detail to the paintwork a la columns on the district line platforms at South Kensington (love the flower pots and wrought-iron work there too) at the older stops and uplighting at the newer stations like that of Westminster to highlight the fact. I could (and often do) wax lyrical about the wonderous structure that is the London Underground Network but I shall summarise for those that don't have all day - to enable passengers to get more enjoyment for minimal input encoura
L.Hutson
re:jeremy-deller-tubeart
I would also like a copy of this book simply because it would add some increased interest to my journey (if it will increase my chances I'd also like to volunteer for a late night track walk to - one of my fantasies...) I consider the Underground the Lymphatic System of London - an essential circulatory system, often under appreciated that helps cells (us!) get from A to B. Many people only pay it attention when is all goes wrong but for day-to-day runnings (and regularity) the Tube is an excellent space (value-for-money leaves a lot to be desired though that can be said of London's public transport in general). The idea to give drivers the opportunity to personalise the multitude of mundane messages they are required inflict upon the travelling public is an inspired way of helping to reduce the stressful and often monotonous journeys Londoners have to make each day. The most enjoyable rides I have on the Underground are when drivers make little jokes over the tannoy and encourage po-faced passengers to crack a smile or even for the more brave to make eye-contact and laugh with each other. Next to these for enjoyment are the Art installations/displays/performances - WE NEED MORE pictures, poetry, music or beautiful architecture/design on the tube. More posters like the Off To Work (Nylon Uniform) and Vintage/WW2 series, more musicians and installations like those at Gloucester Rd. The Underground structure is already beautiful from an architectural point of view, all it needs is some detail to the paintwork a la columns on the district line platforms at South Kensington (love the flower pots and wrought-iron work there too) at the older stops and uplighting at the newer stations like that of Westminster to highlight the fact. I could (and often do) wax lyrical about the wonderous structure that is the London Underground Network but I shall summarise for those that don't have all day - to enable passengers to get more enjoyment for minimal input encoura
L.Hutson
Added: Aug 30 2009 9:10PM (GMT)
art on the underground
The constant, annoying, infantalising useless, brain-numbing announcements on the London Underground are horrendous enough. The thought that you are going to try and pounds our brains with even more of your "psychological warfare", to quote Jeremy Deller - this time in the guise of "philosophical" quips - makes me seize up at the thought of having to get on the Tube again. I've been away from London for some weeks, but cannot bear the thought of going back purely because of this. You should have gone with Deller's first suggestion of no announcements for a day (forever would be better). If you are going to make announcements can't they just be minimal and only when actually needed? And please, reduce the volume in the lift at Oakwood Station.
art on the underground
The constant, annoying, infantalising useless, brain-numbing announcements on the London Underground are horrendous enough. The thought that you are going to try and pounds our brains with even more of your "psychological warfare", to quote Jeremy Deller - this time in the guise of "philosophical" quips - makes me seize up at the thought of having to get on the Tube again. I've been away from London for some weeks, but cannot bear the thought of going back purely because of this. You should have gone with Deller's first suggestion of no announcements for a day (forever would be better). If you are going to make announcements can't they just be minimal and only when actually needed? And please, reduce the volume in the lift at Oakwood Station.
Added: Jul 21 2009 6:35PM (GMT)
art on the underground
and that includes music..I love the classical music played at Turnpike Lane tube station. It really cheers me up in the morning!
Katrina Balmforth
art on the underground
and that includes music..I love the classical music played at Turnpike Lane tube station. It really cheers me up in the morning!
Katrina Balmforth
Added: Jul 21 2009 3:37PM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
Quotes. Driver on the Piccadilly line: "Bing bong. We are now approaching Hammersmith station. Please remember to take your belongings with you when you leave the train. Bing bong." At Acton Town: "What passes for normal service has now resumed on the Piccadilly Line. The next train is due in two minutes."
Mike Bisacre
jeremy-deller-tubeart
Quotes. Driver on the Piccadilly line: "Bing bong. We are now approaching Hammersmith station. Please remember to take your belongings with you when you leave the train. Bing bong." At Acton Town: "What passes for normal service has now resumed on the Piccadilly Line. The next train is due in two minutes."
Mike Bisacre
Added: Jul 16 2009 10:06AM (GMT)
art on the underground
Thank you for the free poster give-aways, we have one of London depicted by street names, my wife and I think it's rather snazzy. We both love London so suits us! Thanks!
art on the underground
Thank you for the free poster give-aways, we have one of London depicted by street names, my wife and I think it's rather snazzy. We both love London so suits us! Thanks!
Added: Jul 9 2009 5:04PM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I would just like to echo the sentiments of Nat, but from the perspective of a deprived Manchester commuter ;-) It would be great to learn who the publisher of the profound sayings booklet is, to perhaps be able to donate to the cause for a copy.
Ian Ball
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I would just like to echo the sentiments of Nat, but from the perspective of a deprived Manchester commuter ;-) It would be great to learn who the publisher of the profound sayings booklet is, to perhaps be able to donate to the cause for a copy.
Ian Ball
Added: Jun 26 2009 12:04PM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I don't understand why tube announcements cannot be stopped for a day, to be honest there is so much variability between various journeys that I have a hard time believing that there are strict rules on the subject. Often I have been on the tube for 30minutes plus without hearing a single announcment. Other times there is one every minute. The more you repeat something, the less likely people are to pay attention, travelling abroad we realise just how ridiculous the announcments on our tubes have become (indeed even a trip on some overground rail trains illustrates that fact). I suggest some clearer guidelines are made on the subject and the frequency reduced to only those essential announcements.
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I don't understand why tube announcements cannot be stopped for a day, to be honest there is so much variability between various journeys that I have a hard time believing that there are strict rules on the subject. Often I have been on the tube for 30minutes plus without hearing a single announcment. Other times there is one every minute. The more you repeat something, the less likely people are to pay attention, travelling abroad we realise just how ridiculous the announcments on our tubes have become (indeed even a trip on some overground rail trains illustrates that fact). I suggest some clearer guidelines are made on the subject and the frequency reduced to only those essential announcements.
Added: Jun 25 2009 5:59PM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I heard the report on this project this morning on Radio 4, what a charming idea! I use the Piccadilly Line to get to and from work each day and now I'm full of anticipation that I might be lucky enough to hear one of these interventions from the staff to brighten up my day. Art is more than decoration which this project proves, it's got something to say. Art on the Underground is really exploring the exciting potential of their unique venue and audience, I can't wait to see what comes next!
Olivia Rickman
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I heard the report on this project this morning on Radio 4, what a charming idea! I use the Piccadilly Line to get to and from work each day and now I'm full of anticipation that I might be lucky enough to hear one of these interventions from the staff to brighten up my day. Art is more than decoration which this project proves, it's got something to say. Art on the Underground is really exploring the exciting potential of their unique venue and audience, I can't wait to see what comes next!
Olivia Rickman
Added: Jun 25 2009 2:27PM (GMT)
jeremy-deller-tubeart
this project looks (and sounds) great! i'm not a driver on the tube, but i wonder i could get a copy of the booklet myself.
Nat Foreman
jeremy-deller-tubeart
this project looks (and sounds) great! i'm not a driver on the tube, but i wonder i could get a copy of the booklet myself.
Nat Foreman
Added: Jun 23 2009 2:29PM (GMT)
Art on the Underground
“Art on the Underground is an inspired force for good in London, incredibly creative projects, hope someone gets an OBE for it!”
culturewriter - via Twitter
Art on the Underground
“Art on the Underground is an inspired force for good in London, incredibly creative projects, hope someone gets an OBE for it!”
culturewriter - via Twitter
Added: Jun 22 2009 4:32PM (GMT)
david-blandy
that's my brother in the silver painting NICK i went on goggle images put "underground heroes nick" and he was everywhere i'm so happy!!!
Rebecca Murray
david-blandy
that's my brother in the silver painting NICK i went on goggle images put "underground heroes nick" and he was everywhere i'm so happy!!!
Rebecca Murray
Added: Jun 16 2009 3:41PM (GMT)
david-blandy
i think this exhibtion looks amazing you can immediatley tell all the hard work and talent that went into the projects well done guys wooop woooop
nick murray
david-blandy
i think this exhibtion looks amazing you can immediatley tell all the hard work and talent that went into the projects well done guys wooop woooop
nick murray
Added: Jun 15 2009 9:56AM (GMT)
pfa
I found out about Peter McDonald's exhibition at Southwark station by a link from an article on him http://youlikewelike.com/#/peter-mcdonald/4534010782 I love his work and visited the station on Sunday (via Waterloo as Southwark station was closed!) and left with loads of thoughts in my head and a big smile on my face. great piece of work and thank you.
pfa
I found out about Peter McDonald's exhibition at Southwark station by a link from an article on him http://youlikewelike.com/#/peter-mcdonald/4534010782 I love his work and visited the station on Sunday (via Waterloo as Southwark station was closed!) and left with loads of thoughts in my head and a big smile on my face. great piece of work and thank you.
Added: Jun 6 2009 9:11PM (GMT)
pfa - Richard Long
I have been a lifelong fan of Richard's work. I also commute daily from Bath near where he lives, to London everyday, and have an annual season ticket for the underground. I was sorry not to be able to get one of the 60,000 posters handed out on the Jubilee Line but I dont use it and didnt know about the poster til the day after. Is there any way you can help me to get one or two of them please, please, please???
Gareth Thomas
pfa - Richard Long
I have been a lifelong fan of Richard's work. I also commute daily from Bath near where he lives, to London everyday, and have an annual season ticket for the underground. I was sorry not to be able to get one of the 60,000 posters handed out on the Jubilee Line but I dont use it and didnt know about the poster til the day after. Is there any way you can help me to get one or two of them please, please, please???
Gareth Thomas
Added: Jun 4 2009 8:38PM (GMT)
poster-giveaway
I think competitions and poster giveaways are fantastic ways of getting art to the widest of audiences. Because of this I believe they should be open to all UK and not only to London residents. I feel so jealous! Please get yourselves organised and be more inclusive. Thank you very much
Mayella Almazan
poster-giveaway
I think competitions and poster giveaways are fantastic ways of getting art to the widest of audiences. Because of this I believe they should be open to all UK and not only to London residents. I feel so jealous! Please get yourselves organised and be more inclusive. Thank you very much
Mayella Almazan
Added: Jun 4 2009 9:58AM (GMT)
Free posters
Hi Guys, I was on my way to work earlier this week and one of your team handed me a rolled up poster at Straftford station. I thought it was a great gesture, tucked it in to my bag and really looked forward to getting to my desk and opening it up (I am a big fan of 'art on the underground'). I followed that big auction of about 50 (?) posters from famous artists and secretly hoped for something snazzy and colourful to stick up on my desk By the way - I appreciate you guys probably woke up quite early to hand these out - so thanks v much for the effort I got to my desk, glanced out of the window at the sunny day I would be spending indoors and opened the poster. Hmm. An A3 print of a barren slate quarry, complete with dreary grey mist AAAGGHHH!!!!! I am half asleep in the morning. I need coffee. I need sunshine. I need music. I need a poster that doesn't make me want to lie in bed and feel sorry for myself. Awesome idea, but we are simple poeple who use the tube and we need simple things that make us happy. Can we have something a bit more fun next time? My team of 8 people all think the same by the way. Keep up the good work - you guys do some great stuff David
Free posters
Hi Guys, I was on my way to work earlier this week and one of your team handed me a rolled up poster at Straftford station. I thought it was a great gesture, tucked it in to my bag and really looked forward to getting to my desk and opening it up (I am a big fan of 'art on the underground'). I followed that big auction of about 50 (?) posters from famous artists and secretly hoped for something snazzy and colourful to stick up on my desk By the way - I appreciate you guys probably woke up quite early to hand these out - so thanks v much for the effort I got to my desk, glanced out of the window at the sunny day I would be spending indoors and opened the poster. Hmm. An A3 print of a barren slate quarry, complete with dreary grey mist AAAGGHHH!!!!! I am half asleep in the morning. I need coffee. I need sunshine. I need music. I need a poster that doesn't make me want to lie in bed and feel sorry for myself. Awesome idea, but we are simple poeple who use the tube and we need simple things that make us happy. Can we have something a bit more fun next time? My team of 8 people all think the same by the way. Keep up the good work - you guys do some great stuff David
Added: Jun 3 2009 9:36PM (GMT)
richard-long
For my friend Marc in New York who told me about the print: A 187 bus ride and walk along the Finchley Road,Return A sequence of things of one thing leading to another and it all linked Morning emails at 7:30, Omg, message from Marc A connection to freeeeeee - an art work - Richard Long - freeeeee Surge in energy - sunny warm flat to world outside sun, beauty, bus wait -impatience Bus! Ride , disturbing baby College Crescent, Finchley Rd McDonald's busy Green Cottage Closed Waitrose stirring Up slight hill - sun shining Woolworth's alas Finchley Road Tube Communters puzzle over the poster given Or is it a print Table, print/posters FREEEEEEEEEEE 4 taken Chat tate workers ponder ebay worth - 25 gbp in 2030? Will wait walk, walk, Alison - alight from Finchley Rd pls. Get some more please. Agrees Woolworths again alas Sun breeze in my eye Swiss cottage - bus stop 46, joy to Lauderdale Cafe - eggs, coffee - ponder again Tribune out, jonathan miller at the 92nd St Y wish to have been there. then to you all - meines NY friends miss you -we are all linked by poster....print -one is Freeeee to you all Finish, my desk, work 9AM More tomorrow?
Mara Gardner
richard-long
For my friend Marc in New York who told me about the print: A 187 bus ride and walk along the Finchley Road,Return A sequence of things of one thing leading to another and it all linked Morning emails at 7:30, Omg, message from Marc A connection to freeeeeee - an art work - Richard Long - freeeeee Surge in energy - sunny warm flat to world outside sun, beauty, bus wait -impatience Bus! Ride , disturbing baby College Crescent, Finchley Rd McDonald's busy Green Cottage Closed Waitrose stirring Up slight hill - sun shining Woolworth's alas Finchley Road Tube Communters puzzle over the poster given Or is it a print Table, print/posters FREEEEEEEEEEE 4 taken Chat tate workers ponder ebay worth - 25 gbp in 2030? Will wait walk, walk, Alison - alight from Finchley Rd pls. Get some more please. Agrees Woolworths again alas Sun breeze in my eye Swiss cottage - bus stop 46, joy to Lauderdale Cafe - eggs, coffee - ponder again Tribune out, jonathan miller at the 92nd St Y wish to have been there. then to you all - meines NY friends miss you -we are all linked by poster....print -one is Freeeee to you all Finish, my desk, work 9AM More tomorrow?
Mara Gardner
Added: Apr 6 2009 1:55PM (GMT)
platform art
I think the art on the underground is a great use of space and the selection from the artists are thought provoking and entertaining on what normally is a very mundane journey!
platform art
I think the art on the underground is a great use of space and the selection from the artists are thought provoking and entertaining on what normally is a very mundane journey!
Added: Mar 23 2009 7:32PM (GMT)
Stratford Tube Station
Hello, I was directed toward your exhibition and glad of it. A fabulous collection of sugar sachets which really was something I am interested in, cuisine packing in itself, however I felt that the exhibition was let down due to the dust on the glass of the casings. This is especially noticeable on the top of the milk bottle stand. I can well imagine how dusty a station cn get in twenty four hours, I used to work in a listed building (a Pump House) along the Thames and overnight a layer of dust would appear visibly on all surfaces, however I feel that this could be overcome with periodical cleaning during the day. A point of note would be the attention paid to the front glass door (finger smudges) of the food establishment 'Apostrophe' next to Curtain Road near Shawditch which staff take turns in polishing throughout the day. Very good exhibition though. Especially for a Station.
Samuel Lago
Stratford Tube Station
Hello, I was directed toward your exhibition and glad of it. A fabulous collection of sugar sachets which really was something I am interested in, cuisine packing in itself, however I felt that the exhibition was let down due to the dust on the glass of the casings. This is especially noticeable on the top of the milk bottle stand. I can well imagine how dusty a station cn get in twenty four hours, I used to work in a listed building (a Pump House) along the Thames and overnight a layer of dust would appear visibly on all surfaces, however I feel that this could be overcome with periodical cleaning during the day. A point of note would be the attention paid to the front glass door (finger smudges) of the food establishment 'Apostrophe' next to Curtain Road near Shawditch which staff take turns in polishing throughout the day. Very good exhibition though. Especially for a Station.
Samuel Lago
Added: Feb 24 2009 3:37PM (GMT)
Art on the underground
I think its a fantastic selection, really refreshing than just looking at adverts. keep it up! ben
Ben Cannon
Art on the underground
I think its a fantastic selection, really refreshing than just looking at adverts. keep it up! ben
Ben Cannon
Added: Feb 23 2009 11:32AM (GMT)
knitting-circle
This is amazing
Harriett Buttle
knitting-circle
This is amazing
Harriett Buttle
Added: Feb 2 2009 7:08PM (GMT)
pfa
we don;t see any art we only see adverts, and the homogenization of art forms and we're tired of musak versions of careless whisper. great idea but needs to be more democratic with more varied forms. perhaps if art on the underground didn;t take up an advertising space there could be some really innovative art exhibited down there.
harriet
pfa
we don;t see any art we only see adverts, and the homogenization of art forms and we're tired of musak versions of careless whisper. great idea but needs to be more democratic with more varied forms. perhaps if art on the underground didn;t take up an advertising space there could be some really innovative art exhibited down there.
harriet
Added: Jan 29 2009 11:46AM (GMT)
Art on the Underground
I love Art on the Underground. Thanks for organising it. In particular I love the Mark Titchner poster, 'If you don't like you life you can change it'. It's inspiring. Hilary
H Watson
Art on the Underground
I love Art on the Underground. Thanks for organising it. In particular I love the Mark Titchner poster, 'If you don't like you life you can change it'. It's inspiring. Hilary
H Watson
Added: Jan 21 2009 4:28PM (GMT)
Art on the Underground
I have been meaning to congratulate you and your team on Art on the Underground. I get the tube every day and the impact and quality of your programme over the last few years has been outstanding. Thanks for making my journeys so interesting. Sadie Coles SADIE COLES HQ
Art on the Underground
I have been meaning to congratulate you and your team on Art on the Underground. I get the tube every day and the impact and quality of your programme over the last few years has been outstanding. Thanks for making my journeys so interesting. Sadie Coles SADIE COLES HQ
Added: Jan 15 2009 5:01PM (GMT)
pfa
I think that Art on the Underground is an excellent idea and specific congratulations should go to the people responsible for the Stratford Grapevine. I have enjoyed every issue!
Anita Lewis
pfa
I think that Art on the Underground is an excellent idea and specific congratulations should go to the people responsible for the Stratford Grapevine. I have enjoyed every issue!
Anita Lewis
Added: Jan 9 2009 12:08PM (GMT)
pfa
The wonderful, varied colourful posters on the underground liven up those dreary long commutes every day. Thank you for making those dingey tunnels brighter!
nikki
pfa
The wonderful, varied colourful posters on the underground liven up those dreary long commutes every day. Thank you for making those dingey tunnels brighter!
nikki
Added: Jan 8 2009 8:17AM (GMT)
Brian Griffiths
was definatly the highlight of my daily commute. Thank you!
marita
Brian Griffiths
was definatly the highlight of my daily commute. Thank you!
marita
Added: Dec 5 2008 3:05AM (GMT)
knitting-circle
i'm green with envy. there's nothing like that here, vancouver, bc.
teresa
knitting-circle
i'm green with envy. there's nothing like that here, vancouver, bc.
teresa
Added: Dec 4 2008 10:25AM (GMT)
Life
London life is a dreary thing. Lot's of grime and not enough bling. Art on the Underground, it has often been said. Is the reason I need, to get out of bed. It won't save lives. Or bring an end to the crunch. But it does bring a smile when I nip out for lunch.
Ben
Life
London life is a dreary thing. Lot's of grime and not enough bling. Art on the Underground, it has often been said. Is the reason I need, to get out of bed. It won't save lives. Or bring an end to the crunch. But it does bring a smile when I nip out for lunch.
Ben
Added: Dec 3 2008 4:57PM (GMT)
Undergound gallery
A joy to be hold, the largest gallery in London.
Donald
Undergound gallery
A joy to be hold, the largest gallery in London.
Donald
Added: Dec 3 2008 4:44PM (GMT)
art and poems on the underground
London's Underground inspires and entertains its users daily through thought-provoking art and poetry posted throughout tubes and stations. I have traveled in many cities' public transportation systems throughout the world, but none have provided this kind of homage to the arts - and its especially appreciated now that I live and work in London and can continuously enjoy the rotating exhibits. Occaisonally letting riders bring a piece home for free is especially noteworthy, as it breaks down barriers between the art-haves and the art-havenots. KEEP IT UP!
art and poems on the underground
London's Underground inspires and entertains its users daily through thought-provoking art and poetry posted throughout tubes and stations. I have traveled in many cities' public transportation systems throughout the world, but none have provided this kind of homage to the arts - and its especially appreciated now that I live and work in London and can continuously enjoy the rotating exhibits. Occaisonally letting riders bring a piece home for free is especially noteworthy, as it breaks down barriers between the art-haves and the art-havenots. KEEP IT UP!
Added: Nov 28 2008 1:53PM (GMT)
art on the underground
just wanted to say how inspiring and though provoking Art on the Underground is- certainly illuminates cold dark mornings on the way to work
art on the underground
just wanted to say how inspiring and though provoking Art on the Underground is- certainly illuminates cold dark mornings on the way to work
Added: Nov 24 2008 7:48PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
absolutly beautifull and thought provoking....where can i get a print of her work?
ellen James
anna-barriball
absolutly beautifull and thought provoking....where can i get a print of her work?
ellen James
Added: Nov 13 2008 5:17PM (GMT)
pfa
some really thought provoking and interesting art - certainly helps to pass the time!
pfa
some really thought provoking and interesting art - certainly helps to pass the time!
Added: Nov 10 2008 3:51PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
I can't believe how split opinion is on these! I was coming online to see if I could get a copy of 'looking back the way we had come' for my first childs' nursery. I'm currently 8 months pregnant, and it may be the hormones, but travelling up the escalator at Moorgate every morning, looking at these posters makes me think about my family back in Belfast and how I'm about to have the next generation. I'd like to have the poster with photos of our family around it on the nursery wall - I did consider trying to take one but thought a criminal record best avoided!
Louise
anna-barriball
I can't believe how split opinion is on these! I was coming online to see if I could get a copy of 'looking back the way we had come' for my first childs' nursery. I'm currently 8 months pregnant, and it may be the hormones, but travelling up the escalator at Moorgate every morning, looking at these posters makes me think about my family back in Belfast and how I'm about to have the next generation. I'd like to have the poster with photos of our family around it on the nursery wall - I did consider trying to take one but thought a criminal record best avoided!
Louise
Added: Nov 8 2008 1:12PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
Yes, I like them. They are evocative, simple and brave. The full points and commas used at this size make me smile a little. We can be enjoy the shapes for their starry quality, but I think Johnston, who seems to have been a very correct and conservative sort of chap, would frown at somebody exploiting quirks of his type designed to cope with newsprint at text sizes in this way.
anna-barriball
Yes, I like them. They are evocative, simple and brave. The full points and commas used at this size make me smile a little. We can be enjoy the shapes for their starry quality, but I think Johnston, who seems to have been a very correct and conservative sort of chap, would frown at somebody exploiting quirks of his type designed to cope with newsprint at text sizes in this way.
Added: Nov 2 2008 1:39AM (GMT)
anna-barriball
I travel everyday on the tube and every time I see a poster from this series by Anna Barriball (which seems to be everywhere), it never fails to irritate me. I love art and I do enjoy reading and seeing the other 'art on the underground' posters but feel that this particular series is a very poor choice for the tube as the disjointed texts do not make any sense to people who read it without understanding the context. Only reason why I am on this site is because these posters have been annoying me for months that I made it a point to remember the artist's name from the poster so I can look it up on the web to understand what this jumble of words meant...that's how much it has annoyed me. I also know for a fact that I'm not alone in feeling this way about them! Commuters only have a few seconds to see these posters and art that can touch people and convey a message in that time would be a better use of that space.
anna-barriball
I travel everyday on the tube and every time I see a poster from this series by Anna Barriball (which seems to be everywhere), it never fails to irritate me. I love art and I do enjoy reading and seeing the other 'art on the underground' posters but feel that this particular series is a very poor choice for the tube as the disjointed texts do not make any sense to people who read it without understanding the context. Only reason why I am on this site is because these posters have been annoying me for months that I made it a point to remember the artist's name from the poster so I can look it up on the web to understand what this jumble of words meant...that's how much it has annoyed me. I also know for a fact that I'm not alone in feeling this way about them! Commuters only have a few seconds to see these posters and art that can touch people and convey a message in that time would be a better use of that space.
Added: Oct 26 2008 7:24PM (GMT)
Wind-up toys
Great display. I would like to be contacted by the collectors, I may have a toy for them. Thanks.
(Mr) Lluis Teres
Wind-up toys
Great display. I would like to be contacted by the collectors, I may have a toy for them. Thanks.
(Mr) Lluis Teres
Added: Oct 14 2008 10:48PM (GMT)
alan-kane
whilst coming home from work last night(via the pub) i saw the collection of wind-up toys..i think its the best thing i have seen as art in a long time....more of the same..
sarah
alan-kane
whilst coming home from work last night(via the pub) i saw the collection of wind-up toys..i think its the best thing i have seen as art in a long time....more of the same..
sarah
Added: Oct 11 2008 1:10AM (GMT)
pfa wind up toys
Absolutely loved the wind up toys collection-so random and unique,not trying to make a point but just totally having a laugh.Good stuff! Go and see them and have fun!
pfa wind up toys
Absolutely loved the wind up toys collection-so random and unique,not trying to make a point but just totally having a laugh.Good stuff! Go and see them and have fun!
Added: Oct 7 2008 11:01PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
I'm amazed that anyone could find these works anything other than evocative and actually rather beautiful - they're sort of serendipitous haikus IMHO. Perhaps too much time being compressed into sweltering rush hour tube trains has desensitised some people to the point where they can longer relate to this art? ;-)
Sam Cadby
anna-barriball
I'm amazed that anyone could find these works anything other than evocative and actually rather beautiful - they're sort of serendipitous haikus IMHO. Perhaps too much time being compressed into sweltering rush hour tube trains has desensitised some people to the point where they can longer relate to this art? ;-)
Sam Cadby
Added: Sep 26 2008 2:52PM (GMT)
Windup toys
I really liked the windup toys currently on exhibition at Stratford. I used to love these things, and it great to see so many in one place. I would urge anyone using Stratford to make a point of visiting them. Bob
Windup toys
I really liked the windup toys currently on exhibition at Stratford. I used to love these things, and it great to see so many in one place. I would urge anyone using Stratford to make a point of visiting them. Bob
Added: Sep 23 2008 12:36PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
Nothing evocative about this at all. Each poster should have a note explaining the disonnected phrase. And if you have to explain it, why bnother? I agree - Rubbish!
anna-barriball
Nothing evocative about this at all. Each poster should have a note explaining the disonnected phrase. And if you have to explain it, why bnother? I agree - Rubbish!
Added: Sep 19 2008 10:31AM (GMT)
lucy-harrison
Age Concern Newham are really impressed with the way local people and in particular older member of the community have become involved with this amazing innovative project. Real stories. Well done to Lucy and Louise. You are doing a fantastic job keep up the good work. Regards Shabana Qadir Wellbeing Community Development Worker Age Concern Newham.
Shabana Qadir
lucy-harrison
Age Concern Newham are really impressed with the way local people and in particular older member of the community have become involved with this amazing innovative project. Real stories. Well done to Lucy and Louise. You are doing a fantastic job keep up the good work. Regards Shabana Qadir Wellbeing Community Development Worker Age Concern Newham.
Shabana Qadir
Added: Sep 18 2008 11:58AM (GMT)
pfa
I love the quote on the Mark Titchner poster. It's very inspirational. I love the poster exhibition, such a nice change from the adverts! - Well done.
Bernie
pfa
I love the quote on the Mark Titchner poster. It's very inspirational. I love the poster exhibition, such a nice change from the adverts! - Well done.
Bernie
Added: Sep 17 2008 5:53PM (GMT)
alan-kane
I loved the wind-ups where are the pics of them /write up?
alan-kane
I loved the wind-ups where are the pics of them /write up?
Added: Sep 5 2008 3:17PM (GMT)
alan-kane
Just wanted to know why the Lyn Hilaire Exhibition: "Black Dolls" was given the Title "Black Dolls"?...surely any one looking at the exhibition would be able to figure out the ethnicity of the Dolls put on exhibition...I think the deeper question that needs an answer is how can this title be justified? (note from Art on the Underground - this exhibition is titled this way because that is what the collector calls her collection)
Olajide Adesanya
alan-kane
Just wanted to know why the Lyn Hilaire Exhibition: "Black Dolls" was given the Title "Black Dolls"?...surely any one looking at the exhibition would be able to figure out the ethnicity of the Dolls put on exhibition...I think the deeper question that needs an answer is how can this title be justified? (note from Art on the Underground - this exhibition is titled this way because that is what the collector calls her collection)
Olajide Adesanya
Added: Aug 26 2008 2:15PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
Absolute rubbish. I realise that contemporary art can be anything, and take any form, but surely if art is going to be commissioned to be shown on the Underground, it should be in some way beautiful or inspiring - not abstract text written in the same boring, horrible font as Transport for London's, and black text on a white background. Whoever commissioned this needs their head read - or needs to spend some actual time travelling on the Tube to realise that what might make everyone's journey a bit more pleasant is something beautiful. (Yes, not all art needs to be 'attractive'. But if anything needs prettying up - it's the Underground).
anna-barriball
Absolute rubbish. I realise that contemporary art can be anything, and take any form, but surely if art is going to be commissioned to be shown on the Underground, it should be in some way beautiful or inspiring - not abstract text written in the same boring, horrible font as Transport for London's, and black text on a white background. Whoever commissioned this needs their head read - or needs to spend some actual time travelling on the Tube to realise that what might make everyone's journey a bit more pleasant is something beautiful. (Yes, not all art needs to be 'attractive'. But if anything needs prettying up - it's the Underground).
Added: Aug 24 2008 10:45AM (GMT)
anna-barriball
Does anybody know the variant of the typeface that's used on these posters? It's obviously a version of Johnston, but with little scallops on the dot of the 'i', full stops and so on. It looks substantially different, and slightly old-fashioned, subtly standing out from the rest of the tube signage around it. Lovely posters, by the way.
Joel Morris
anna-barriball
Does anybody know the variant of the typeface that's used on these posters? It's obviously a version of Johnston, but with little scallops on the dot of the 'i', full stops and so on. It looks substantially different, and slightly old-fashioned, subtly standing out from the rest of the tube signage around it. Lovely posters, by the way.
Joel Morris
Added: Aug 21 2008 6:06PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
Johnston's Underground font really looks fantastic in this size and it's not often that we get to really enjoy its little oddities. The comments are so pertinent.
anna-barriball
Johnston's Underground font really looks fantastic in this size and it's not often that we get to really enjoy its little oddities. The comments are so pertinent.
Added: Jul 20 2008 11:40PM (GMT)
pfa
I really appreciate the platform for art poster campaign, all of the posters have made a welcome change to the usual advertisements we are met with on the tube. I feel the posters are a decent way of putting art in the public eye in an unobtrusive manner, but in a way that lets a lot of people see work they would never normally come across. In particular, I have a fondness for the encouraging message of the Mark Titchner poster, which I like to think spoke to many others who were shuffling to their uninspiring jobs (like me) and tried to urge them to help themselves. I hope your campaign will continue to push a variety of artworks out of the gallery into spaces that are overly dominated by unattractive advertisements.
Alistair Bell
pfa
I really appreciate the platform for art poster campaign, all of the posters have made a welcome change to the usual advertisements we are met with on the tube. I feel the posters are a decent way of putting art in the public eye in an unobtrusive manner, but in a way that lets a lot of people see work they would never normally come across. In particular, I have a fondness for the encouraging message of the Mark Titchner poster, which I like to think spoke to many others who were shuffling to their uninspiring jobs (like me) and tried to urge them to help themselves. I hope your campaign will continue to push a variety of artworks out of the gallery into spaces that are overly dominated by unattractive advertisements.
Alistair Bell
Added: Jul 19 2008 8:59PM (GMT)
anna-barriball
i love this exhibition. it is thought provoking, funny and intelligent. i would love to be able to buy one of the anna barriball posters. any idea where i can get one? thanks
sarah
anna-barriball
i love this exhibition. it is thought provoking, funny and intelligent. i would love to be able to buy one of the anna barriball posters. any idea where i can get one? thanks
sarah
Added: Jul 18 2008 12:44PM (GMT)
Art on the underground
I love the art on the underground. My favourite is the Mark Titchner poster. Earlier this year I made some big changes in my life and when I see the poster it reminds me that I got myself out a difficult place and into one where I'm much happier. I also think the message is very positive one: in times when people can be too quick to blame other people for their situation, the poster reminds us that we are all responsible for ourselves and that we don't have to wait for the government or someone else to make a change - we can do it ourselves. Having art on the underground is a simple step, but makes people happy, and adds a little extra to your journey. Thank you!
Helen
Art on the underground
I love the art on the underground. My favourite is the Mark Titchner poster. Earlier this year I made some big changes in my life and when I see the poster it reminds me that I got myself out a difficult place and into one where I'm much happier. I also think the message is very positive one: in times when people can be too quick to blame other people for their situation, the poster reminds us that we are all responsible for ourselves and that we don't have to wait for the government or someone else to make a change - we can do it ourselves. Having art on the underground is a simple step, but makes people happy, and adds a little extra to your journey. Thank you!
Helen
Added: Jul 15 2008 4:26PM (GMT)
pfa
dear art on the underground, so inspired to find your website this morning with such a range of artwork. thanks for the innovative, challenging community-oriented work which brings such a vibrant dynamic to the experience of being underground! yours, with great appreciation
miche fabre lewin
pfa
dear art on the underground, so inspired to find your website this morning with such a range of artwork. thanks for the innovative, challenging community-oriented work which brings such a vibrant dynamic to the experience of being underground! yours, with great appreciation
miche fabre lewin
Added: Jul 15 2008 3:45PM (GMT)
"...you can change it"
Just wanted to say what a great idea the art on the underground is. I have been quite inspired by seeing Titchner's “if you don’t like your life…” each day as I repeat the same journey to/from the office. The artwork itself is catching, the sentiment is powerful and its subterranean location, repeated intermittently as you travel up and down the escalators gives it an even greater impact. I look forward to seeing more artwork that I can relate to on the underground, from this artist and others too.
Guy
"...you can change it"
Just wanted to say what a great idea the art on the underground is. I have been quite inspired by seeing Titchner's “if you don’t like your life…” each day as I repeat the same journey to/from the office. The artwork itself is catching, the sentiment is powerful and its subterranean location, repeated intermittently as you travel up and down the escalators gives it an even greater impact. I look forward to seeing more artwork that I can relate to on the underground, from this artist and others too.
Guy
Added: Jul 7 2008 9:19PM (GMT)
Photographs Alice Dass
Good day I have seen a set of 5 Photograph posters on the upper walkway (between earls court road & district line lifts) at earl's court station. They are photographs from a wheelchair user's perspective. I feel that this type of artwork is BRILLIANT and MEANINGFULL unlike alot of this modern art stuff that is just strange. It is a pitty that more peoplle dop not get to see it.
Iain Walters
Photographs Alice Dass
Good day I have seen a set of 5 Photograph posters on the upper walkway (between earls court road & district line lifts) at earl's court station. They are photographs from a wheelchair user's perspective. I feel that this type of artwork is BRILLIANT and MEANINGFULL unlike alot of this modern art stuff that is just strange. It is a pitty that more peoplle dop not get to see it.
Iain Walters
Added: Jun 25 2008 5:20PM (GMT)
platform art
I love this initiative. Each poster is a unique piece of work and getting such beautiful images out of galleries and into the public domain where 1000s of people can see them every day is a great idea. I am lucky enough to own a copy of a poster and absolutely thrilled!
platform art
I love this initiative. Each poster is a unique piece of work and getting such beautiful images out of galleries and into the public domain where 1000s of people can see them every day is a great idea. I am lucky enough to own a copy of a poster and absolutely thrilled!
Added: Jun 25 2008 10:47AM (GMT)
pfa
First of all: the staff is very willing to help. I have really aprreciated this. The art is stunning and I have especially liked Mark Titchner both for the great quality of hos work and for the hopeful message he gives about future. Many compliments.
Matteo Garosi
pfa
First of all: the staff is very willing to help. I have really aprreciated this. The art is stunning and I have especially liked Mark Titchner both for the great quality of hos work and for the hopeful message he gives about future. Many compliments.
Matteo Garosi
Added: Jun 19 2008 4:01PM (GMT)
pfa
Lovely art
anonymous
pfa
Lovely art
anonymous
Added: May 23 2008 9:55AM (GMT)
Art on the Underground
I really like the art on the underground programme. Commuting is boring and this has brightened things up a bit. My favourite poster has been the 'if you don't like your life change it'. It really caught my eye, I thought it was very appropriate for all the fed up commuters. On the odd occasion I go through Gloucester Road I always look to see if there's an exhibition. I'm also guessing the elephant at Waterloo is yours? I love it! Couldn't Bethnal Green station have something? It's THE most dull station ever!!
Angie Davidson
Art on the Underground
I really like the art on the underground programme. Commuting is boring and this has brightened things up a bit. My favourite poster has been the 'if you don't like your life change it'. It really caught my eye, I thought it was very appropriate for all the fed up commuters. On the odd occasion I go through Gloucester Road I always look to see if there's an exhibition. I'm also guessing the elephant at Waterloo is yours? I love it! Couldn't Bethnal Green station have something? It's THE most dull station ever!!
Angie Davidson
Added: May 22 2008 12:27PM (GMT)
Mark Titchner
I work for a large award winning special effects company. Every day I come into Soho after battling the rush hour on the Central Line into Oxford Street. In my area of work (TV and commercials) the high standard of creativity and excellence is now something I am numb to. There was once a time I was excited by the hyper reality of the ad world and the standard of creativity it could produce for TV. But now I am tired, bitter and over worked...and left wondering why did I that Fine Art degree? I think London is the best city in the world. Nowhere else is art, music, and a more colourful culture so accessible. But I also find it hard to exist at such a manic pace. Sometimes you need a reminder... A reminder that you only have one life and if you want to be happier you need to make the necessary changes. That reminder came in the form of Mark Titchner’s Poster: ‘If you don’t like your life, you can change it.’ Such simple words backed by the very organization that gets me to and from work every day- TFL. Life is hard. But instead of talking about it- do something about it! Thank you Mark for pointing out the obvious.
Roxy
Mark Titchner
I work for a large award winning special effects company. Every day I come into Soho after battling the rush hour on the Central Line into Oxford Street. In my area of work (TV and commercials) the high standard of creativity and excellence is now something I am numb to. There was once a time I was excited by the hyper reality of the ad world and the standard of creativity it could produce for TV. But now I am tired, bitter and over worked...and left wondering why did I that Fine Art degree? I think London is the best city in the world. Nowhere else is art, music, and a more colourful culture so accessible. But I also find it hard to exist at such a manic pace. Sometimes you need a reminder... A reminder that you only have one life and if you want to be happier you need to make the necessary changes. That reminder came in the form of Mark Titchner’s Poster: ‘If you don’t like your life, you can change it.’ Such simple words backed by the very organization that gets me to and from work every day- TFL. Life is hard. But instead of talking about it- do something about it! Thank you Mark for pointing out the obvious.
Roxy
Added: May 21 2008 12:23PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
As a frequent user of the London Underground, I was delighted to see a copy of the "Life's a Laugh" poster at my local Tube Station. Every morning and evening before and after work, I would see this and it would bring a smile to my face, which is exactly what we need. Would love to see more art like this on the tube that brings a bit of joy to what can sometimes be an extreamly painful and tedious journey. Thanks
Fflur Roberts
lifeisalaugh
As a frequent user of the London Underground, I was delighted to see a copy of the "Life's a Laugh" poster at my local Tube Station. Every morning and evening before and after work, I would see this and it would bring a smile to my face, which is exactly what we need. Would love to see more art like this on the tube that brings a bit of joy to what can sometimes be an extreamly painful and tedious journey. Thanks
Fflur Roberts
Added: May 20 2008 10:28AM (GMT)
art on the tube
I'm really impressed with this initiative. I'd like more of London's public institutions to support contemporary art in this way. I look forwrad to future installations. Well done.
James Cowdery
art on the tube
I'm really impressed with this initiative. I'd like more of London's public institutions to support contemporary art in this way. I look forwrad to future installations. Well done.
James Cowdery
Added: May 18 2008 2:06PM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
stunning and unforgetable. thankx for bringing Chiho Aoshima works to our everyday life.
Christophe Demoulin
chiho_aoshima
stunning and unforgetable. thankx for bringing Chiho Aoshima works to our everyday life.
Christophe Demoulin
Added: May 18 2008 1:53PM (GMT)
pfa
I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you on such an amazing concept, Platform Art is a very entertaining and pleasant part of my journey, as I am a frequent tube user so it brightens my day to see beautiful, inspiring and thought provoking work underground.
Christophe Demoulin
pfa
I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate you on such an amazing concept, Platform Art is a very entertaining and pleasant part of my journey, as I am a frequent tube user so it brightens my day to see beautiful, inspiring and thought provoking work underground.
Christophe Demoulin
Added: May 17 2008 12:04AM (GMT)
red-threads
I took part in this exhibition and it's still makes me very happy to see the work at the station, but it is a shame that I did not see any posters on any stations to tell people about our work and I see lots of other posters advertising your other projects. Maybe it is because we are not famous.
Pravina
red-threads
I took part in this exhibition and it's still makes me very happy to see the work at the station, but it is a shame that I did not see any posters on any stations to tell people about our work and I see lots of other posters advertising your other projects. Maybe it is because we are not famous.
Pravina
Added: May 15 2008 5:15PM (GMT)
pfa
I think this is a great concept, since anything that makes the experience more entertaining should have a knock-on effect on the behaviour of those travelling.
David Auger
pfa
I think this is a great concept, since anything that makes the experience more entertaining should have a knock-on effect on the behaviour of those travelling.
David Auger
Added: May 8 2008 2:07PM (GMT)
pfa
I have always loved the London Transport posters and because I live in Kew, possess the most beautiful book on posters "By Underground to Kew - London Transport posters 1908 to the present". Then I travelled 3 years to Aldgate East and was enchanted by the platform art at Gloucester Road tube station - especially the illuminated ones and the glass ones which added a mystical enchantment to the whole place. On reflection and with hindsight, as I no longer travel to London as other commitments keep me away, I think that without knowing it at the time, you imbibe the artwork that surrounds you and it makes a difference to an otherwise often arduous journey. These impressions stay with you for ever, as I realize as I sit here typing this comment, and in a perverse way, have served to make the memories of travelling on the tube a throughly enjoyable one!
Mary Lukyn
pfa
I have always loved the London Transport posters and because I live in Kew, possess the most beautiful book on posters "By Underground to Kew - London Transport posters 1908 to the present". Then I travelled 3 years to Aldgate East and was enchanted by the platform art at Gloucester Road tube station - especially the illuminated ones and the glass ones which added a mystical enchantment to the whole place. On reflection and with hindsight, as I no longer travel to London as other commitments keep me away, I think that without knowing it at the time, you imbibe the artwork that surrounds you and it makes a difference to an otherwise often arduous journey. These impressions stay with you for ever, as I realize as I sit here typing this comment, and in a perverse way, have served to make the memories of travelling on the tube a throughly enjoyable one!
Mary Lukyn
Added: May 1 2008 1:41PM (GMT)
If you don't like your life you can change it
In connection with my work I need to make extensive use of the underground system. The usual bland advertisements, requests for money and mundane artwork have not even attempted to lift my mood or those of other travellers as we venture into the bowels of London. The mood is set. The temperature raised. Eye contact is to be avoided at all costs lest you should happen upon one of London's many short fused people. So we all take in the surroundings as best we can and to a degree seek solace in them or our i-pods. With Mark Titchner's work 'If you don't like your life you can change it' I was pleasantly surprised. It's a bold statement. And in addition to this it is undergirded with colours and patterns that reflect the rejuvenation that the artist's work offers us. In travelling underground we are faced with the choice to actually live life not just to survive it. Mark has used a stylised form to project the letters and this works well. After being impressed, I contacted the Art on the Underground people and was pleasantly surprised again when told that I could have a poster. I took up this offer and also got one for a family member who was very impressed with the sentiment of it also. In conclusion, please invite Mark Titchner to do more work on the underground. It has made the ritual of travelling underground more interesting.
David Hector
If you don't like your life you can change it
In connection with my work I need to make extensive use of the underground system. The usual bland advertisements, requests for money and mundane artwork have not even attempted to lift my mood or those of other travellers as we venture into the bowels of London. The mood is set. The temperature raised. Eye contact is to be avoided at all costs lest you should happen upon one of London's many short fused people. So we all take in the surroundings as best we can and to a degree seek solace in them or our i-pods. With Mark Titchner's work 'If you don't like your life you can change it' I was pleasantly surprised. It's a bold statement. And in addition to this it is undergirded with colours and patterns that reflect the rejuvenation that the artist's work offers us. In travelling underground we are faced with the choice to actually live life not just to survive it. Mark has used a stylised form to project the letters and this works well. After being impressed, I contacted the Art on the Underground people and was pleasantly surprised again when told that I could have a poster. I took up this offer and also got one for a family member who was very impressed with the sentiment of it also. In conclusion, please invite Mark Titchner to do more work on the underground. It has made the ritual of travelling underground more interesting.
David Hector
Added: Apr 17 2008 6:11PM (GMT)
pfa Posters
I came across your Art o the Underground posters through your website. I live near Newark on Trent and only come to London every couple of months to see exhibitions ( Fine Art student). I had noticed the Mark Titchner posters on the walls of the Underground but did not realise that the public could get one!. I contacted your office and they were extremely helpful and best of all provided me with one of the posters. Very many thanks
Iain MacLeod-Brudenell
pfa Posters
I came across your Art o the Underground posters through your website. I live near Newark on Trent and only come to London every couple of months to see exhibitions ( Fine Art student). I had noticed the Mark Titchner posters on the walls of the Underground but did not realise that the public could get one!. I contacted your office and they were extremely helpful and best of all provided me with one of the posters. Very many thanks
Iain MacLeod-Brudenell
Added: Apr 16 2008 8:11PM (GMT)
Life is a Laugh
Beautiful, simple poster that made me smile on the way to work on the tube.
Life is a Laugh
Beautiful, simple poster that made me smile on the way to work on the tube.
Added: Apr 11 2008 11:27AM (GMT)
Life is a Laugh
I love this poster - it serves as a daily reminder of what is important as I squeeze on the tube in the morning. Such a refreshing break from the plastic surgery adverts. Art on the Undergound is a great initiation - long may it continue to be a great success!!
Life is a Laugh
I love this poster - it serves as a daily reminder of what is important as I squeeze on the tube in the morning. Such a refreshing break from the plastic surgery adverts. Art on the Undergound is a great initiation - long may it continue to be a great success!!
Added: Apr 11 2008 10:33AM (GMT)
pfa
Hi, I'm a fan generally of the public art work on the London Underground and will even travel to certain stations to see pieces if I have the time :) I hope TFL have big plans for public art across its services during the London Olympics? Love the free posters too, nice touch :)
graham
pfa
Hi, I'm a fan generally of the public art work on the London Underground and will even travel to certain stations to see pieces if I have the time :) I hope TFL have big plans for public art across its services during the London Olympics? Love the free posters too, nice touch :)
graham
Added: Apr 10 2008 10:16PM (GMT)
piccadillys-peccadilloes
Arriving at Heathrows terminal four is usually the end to an epic journey for me, and usually I trudge through "just wanting to get home" This time, though, I noticed the photographs around the station and stood, staring for ten minutes [much to my partners annoyance] A great commision. Well done.
Sime
piccadillys-peccadilloes
Arriving at Heathrows terminal four is usually the end to an epic journey for me, and usually I trudge through "just wanting to get home" This time, though, I noticed the photographs around the station and stood, staring for ten minutes [much to my partners annoyance] A great commision. Well done.
Sime
Added: Apr 10 2008 8:43PM (GMT)
pfa
Thank you nso much for all the exhibitions! It makes my journeys much more pleasant. It's a great way to share contemporary art, wich, instead of being a specialist thing, can now be seen by a much broader audience. I especialy loved the Chiho Aoshima exhibition, wich was pure magic, and i often made a stop at Gloucester Road, just to take the time to look at those beautiful artwork. I would love to see exhibition by James Jarvis, Fafi, Kaws, Murakami or Mr. I would also be happy to discover new artists. Thank you again for making my journeys more joyful and beautifull. I wich all the stations could be like that!!!
Julien Guichard
pfa
Thank you nso much for all the exhibitions! It makes my journeys much more pleasant. It's a great way to share contemporary art, wich, instead of being a specialist thing, can now be seen by a much broader audience. I especialy loved the Chiho Aoshima exhibition, wich was pure magic, and i often made a stop at Gloucester Road, just to take the time to look at those beautiful artwork. I would love to see exhibition by James Jarvis, Fafi, Kaws, Murakami or Mr. I would also be happy to discover new artists. Thank you again for making my journeys more joyful and beautifull. I wich all the stations could be like that!!!
Julien Guichard
Added: Apr 9 2008 3:31PM (GMT)
If you don
The Mark Titchner poster is, I think, the best of the current 'Art on the Underground' works. It's a simple truth that often doesn't occur to the world weary. The poster seems to shout at you and its repeated appearance throughout the tube network is so persuasive!
Carolyn Kendall
If you don
The Mark Titchner poster is, I think, the best of the current 'Art on the Underground' works. It's a simple truth that often doesn't occur to the world weary. The poster seems to shout at you and its repeated appearance throughout the tube network is so persuasive!
Carolyn Kendall
Added: Apr 9 2008 12:43PM (GMT)
pfa
I think the platform art is brilliant and it's a great way of exposing the public to some great artists and thought provoking pieces. I hope it continues! Terrence
Terrence Hines
pfa
I think the platform art is brilliant and it's a great way of exposing the public to some great artists and thought provoking pieces. I hope it continues! Terrence
Terrence Hines
Added: Apr 9 2008 12:16PM (GMT)
pfa
Thought-provoking, original and a boon for commuters: Art On The Underground is a wonderful initiative.
Helen Bain
pfa
Thought-provoking, original and a boon for commuters: Art On The Underground is a wonderful initiative.
Helen Bain
Added: Apr 8 2008 4:13PM (GMT)
pfa
not sure if i am supposed to comment about the art or the wallet! both great ideas. happy birthday piccadilly line.
Jo Keating
pfa
not sure if i am supposed to comment about the art or the wallet! both great ideas. happy birthday piccadilly line.
Jo Keating
Added: Mar 10 2008 7:17PM (GMT)
Classical music on the stations
I love this innovation - and the fact that you're playing classical music is wonderful! Keep it up and please, please, keep it classical! I hate the mindless and loud pop music so many shops play, but your choices are really soothing.
Classical music on the stations
I love this innovation - and the fact that you're playing classical music is wonderful! Keep it up and please, please, keep it classical! I hate the mindless and loud pop music so many shops play, but your choices are really soothing.
Added: Jan 30 2008 9:23PM (GMT)
pfa
i am currently writing my dissertation on art on the underground. its been so much fun visiting metro art around europe. i can honestly say london is pulling ahead of its european neighbours when it comes to providing the public with exciting and innovative art that improves their journeys and gives visitors something to remember. we need this in every station!
Amie
pfa
i am currently writing my dissertation on art on the underground. its been so much fun visiting metro art around europe. i can honestly say london is pulling ahead of its european neighbours when it comes to providing the public with exciting and innovative art that improves their journeys and gives visitors something to remember. we need this in every station!
Amie
Added: Jan 29 2008 12:25PM (GMT)
poster-giveaway
I have 2 of the posters framed and hung in my flat in Hackney. I thought this was a fantastic promotion for contemporary art and LU.
Arnie Nisbet
poster-giveaway
I have 2 of the posters framed and hung in my flat in Hackney. I thought this was a fantastic promotion for contemporary art and LU.
Arnie Nisbet
Added: Jan 14 2008 5:31PM (GMT)
poster-giveaway
Dear Art on the Underground, Our family, three children, my husband, his sister and I were traveling to Paris from London on November 29th and were fortunate enough to be the recipient of Layla Curtis'' Art. We live in the US and were quite enchanted with London and Paris. A trip that we will NEVER forget. One special thing to commemorate our trip of a life-time was this print. You just never know how far-reaching art can be. Thank you so very much.
Mary Ann Hultquist
poster-giveaway
Dear Art on the Underground, Our family, three children, my husband, his sister and I were traveling to Paris from London on November 29th and were fortunate enough to be the recipient of Layla Curtis'' Art. We live in the US and were quite enchanted with London and Paris. A trip that we will NEVER forget. One special thing to commemorate our trip of a life-time was this print. You just never know how far-reaching art can be. Thank you so very much.
Mary Ann Hultquist
Added: Dec 19 2007 8:32PM (GMT)
pfa
My mundane travelling day has been enlivened by a poster. ""Life is a laugh"" by Brian Griffiths is the kind of thing we need more of. Thoughtful,uplifting and even sometimes fun. I look forward to seeing more Platform Art. Ed Finsbury Park
pfa
My mundane travelling day has been enlivened by a poster. ""Life is a laugh"" by Brian Griffiths is the kind of thing we need more of. Thoughtful,uplifting and even sometimes fun. I look forward to seeing more Platform Art. Ed Finsbury Park
Added: Dec 14 2007 2:23PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
I greatly enjoyed the latest in a long series of commission at Gloucester Road station. To branch out into three dimensions and be less circumscribed by the exisiting architecture was a very welcome move. Brian Griffith''s work creates a moment of Fellini in circumstances normally less associated with poetic reverie. The installation injects a moment of humor and visual pleasure that seem like a generous gift to all those stressed-out Christmas shoppers.
Achim Borchardt-Hume
lifeisalaugh
I greatly enjoyed the latest in a long series of commission at Gloucester Road station. To branch out into three dimensions and be less circumscribed by the exisiting architecture was a very welcome move. Brian Griffith''s work creates a moment of Fellini in circumstances normally less associated with poetic reverie. The installation injects a moment of humor and visual pleasure that seem like a generous gift to all those stressed-out Christmas shoppers.
Achim Borchardt-Hume
Added: Dec 12 2007 6:52PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
the giant panda head is the scariest thing i''ve ever seen, it looks like some ghostly figure with hollow eyeballs and scaffolding over it, like something out of my nightmares, i wish it would be removed asap because i cant even go past this station anymore and its the nearest one to my house, please stop this traumatisement already!
lifeisalaugh
the giant panda head is the scariest thing i''ve ever seen, it looks like some ghostly figure with hollow eyeballs and scaffolding over it, like something out of my nightmares, i wish it would be removed asap because i cant even go past this station anymore and its the nearest one to my house, please stop this traumatisement already!
Added: Dec 5 2007 9:58PM (GMT)
music
I really like it when you play classical music at stations during peak hours. I step in, all engulfed in the hustle and squeezed between people and smile at hearing violins and flute. It''s really nice and it sometimes makes my day. Thanks!
music
I really like it when you play classical music at stations during peak hours. I step in, all engulfed in the hustle and squeezed between people and smile at hearing violins and flute. It''s really nice and it sometimes makes my day. Thanks!
Added: Nov 13 2007 3:49AM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
I came through on a business trip, and I was awed by the simple beauty of this exhibition. I''ve always been a fan of this artform’s predecessors this distillation takes the cake!
Dax W
chiho_aoshima
I came through on a business trip, and I was awed by the simple beauty of this exhibition. I''ve always been a fan of this artform’s predecessors this distillation takes the cake!
Dax W
Added: Oct 31 2007 11:12AM (GMT)
pfa
HELLO - I really loved the Chiho Aoshima art at Gloucester Road. My stop is South Kensington but I often used to stay on an extra stop just to go and look at her work. I miss it now it''s gone, although all the art has been great. More please!!! I was also wondering if you issued any posters for the exhibition and where I could buy one from if you did. Fingers crossed!!!! Helen
pfa
HELLO - I really loved the Chiho Aoshima art at Gloucester Road. My stop is South Kensington but I often used to stay on an extra stop just to go and look at her work. I miss it now it''s gone, although all the art has been great. More please!!! I was also wondering if you issued any posters for the exhibition and where I could buy one from if you did. Fingers crossed!!!! Helen
Added: Oct 1 2007 4:03PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
Coming back from a rare day without children, the exhibition was an unexpected treat, a random collection of intrigue and a enjoyable jolt back to real life after a day of viewing more traditional artforms in the serenity of the VA and Tate - the PA exhibition all the better for it. Even more striking, the posters which are beautiful in their own right. Long may you continue to surprise us!
Louise R
lifeisalaugh
Coming back from a rare day without children, the exhibition was an unexpected treat, a random collection of intrigue and a enjoyable jolt back to real life after a day of viewing more traditional artforms in the serenity of the VA and Tate - the PA exhibition all the better for it. Even more striking, the posters which are beautiful in their own right. Long may you continue to surprise us!
Louise R
Added: Oct 1 2007 9:43AM (GMT)
Heather and Ivan Morison
great work. brightens up the station
Heather and Ivan Morison
great work. brightens up the station
Added: Sep 30 2007 10:37PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
was up in town for a trip to the cinema with my 3 year old and after a long day spent trying to keep her amused and not losing her in the crowds, saving her from random cyclists and being turned away from a restaurant when we asked to be moved to another table we were travelling back on the underground when i saw the poster which made me laugh out loud. please can you let me know where i can obtain a copy of the poster as it would be a great daily reminder of how lifen should be!
fiona
lifeisalaugh
was up in town for a trip to the cinema with my 3 year old and after a long day spent trying to keep her amused and not losing her in the crowds, saving her from random cyclists and being turned away from a restaurant when we asked to be moved to another table we were travelling back on the underground when i saw the poster which made me laugh out loud. please can you let me know where i can obtain a copy of the poster as it would be a great daily reminder of how lifen should be!
fiona
Added: Sep 24 2007 3:19PM (GMT)
pfa
The Life''s a Laugh exhibition is great! KM
pfa
The Life''s a Laugh exhibition is great! KM
Added: Sep 10 2007 11:16PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
Hi, I''m a graphic designer working in London, I really really love the Life is a Laugh poster... Is there anywhere I could purchase a print?
MJones
lifeisalaugh
Hi, I''m a graphic designer working in London, I really really love the Life is a Laugh poster... Is there anywhere I could purchase a print?
MJones
Added: Sep 4 2007 8:36AM (GMT)
pfa
Re Caledonian Road caledonian road is a fantastic stepping stone for me from home to the world and back. quick hop to soho and friends, short haul to heathrow and the world. good to see the same team, and good union members too. everything shipshape. coming home, i know where to stand on other platforms for the carriage doors to deliver me by the lift entrance, and the a welcome blast of air and weather and home. i remember the king\''s cross fire in 1987, and it could have been me in 2005.
Shane Enright
pfa
Re Caledonian Road caledonian road is a fantastic stepping stone for me from home to the world and back. quick hop to soho and friends, short haul to heathrow and the world. good to see the same team, and good union members too. everything shipshape. coming home, i know where to stand on other platforms for the carriage doors to deliver me by the lift entrance, and the a welcome blast of air and weather and home. i remember the king\''s cross fire in 1987, and it could have been me in 2005.
Shane Enright
Added: Sep 4 2007 8:34AM (GMT)
pfa
Re Jim Isermann brilliant way to come home tonight, in jim\''s painted carriage. after a good night, a final surprise. very thoughtful. how often does an artwork cause you to turn back and pause at the otherwise routine transition thought the tube station to home? please - more artists, more thought, more creativity on route. trains, escalators, platforms - can we make the most for passengers?
Shane Enright
pfa
Re Jim Isermann brilliant way to come home tonight, in jim\''s painted carriage. after a good night, a final surprise. very thoughtful. how often does an artwork cause you to turn back and pause at the otherwise routine transition thought the tube station to home? please - more artists, more thought, more creativity on route. trains, escalators, platforms - can we make the most for passengers?
Shane Enright
Added: Sep 4 2007 8:32AM (GMT)
pfa
hi, reJim Isermann i saw these on sunday and was really impressed. how lovely to see art lighting up the usually drab boring tube system! i like the piccadilly line even better now, thank you very much. best wishes, claudia schmid
Claudia Schmid
pfa
hi, reJim Isermann i saw these on sunday and was really impressed. how lovely to see art lighting up the usually drab boring tube system! i like the piccadilly line even better now, thank you very much. best wishes, claudia schmid
Claudia Schmid
Added: Aug 19 2007 2:24PM (GMT)
red-threads
i really appreciated seeing the artwork at north harrow station and found the subject addressed very interesting. good to see local community art project as even though i live in harrow, i don''t see much as i work right over the over side of london, and often think of harrow as a very bland place. would love to see more.
Anthea Chou
red-threads
i really appreciated seeing the artwork at north harrow station and found the subject addressed very interesting. good to see local community art project as even though i live in harrow, i don''t see much as i work right over the over side of london, and often think of harrow as a very bland place. would love to see more.
Anthea Chou
Added: Aug 16 2007 12:09AM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
I didn''t connect the poster at Ladbroke Grove to the old caravan i spotted at Gloucester Road several weeks before - but now i have looked online i have all the information.... not that it matters. Both are ingenious and fun. Made me sit up and take notice. Thank you for bringing some fun to the humdrum. I saw the poster again at Northwick Park. I have tried to obtain a poster but they have both gone!! They didn''t stay posted for long. I am disappointed - because apparently they just get thrown away... i thought it would be beneficial to my state of mind to be able to see that poster regularly - like on my wall. Any chance of a poster of Life is a Laugh?
Thirza Philpott
lifeisalaugh
I didn''t connect the poster at Ladbroke Grove to the old caravan i spotted at Gloucester Road several weeks before - but now i have looked online i have all the information.... not that it matters. Both are ingenious and fun. Made me sit up and take notice. Thank you for bringing some fun to the humdrum. I saw the poster again at Northwick Park. I have tried to obtain a poster but they have both gone!! They didn''t stay posted for long. I am disappointed - because apparently they just get thrown away... i thought it would be beneficial to my state of mind to be able to see that poster regularly - like on my wall. Any chance of a poster of Life is a Laugh?
Thirza Philpott
Added: Aug 13 2007 7:48PM (GMT)
Posters
The posters advertising the various lines are great - really eye catching and cheerful. I particularly like the one for the Bakerloo line.
Dorothy Flatman
Posters
The posters advertising the various lines are great - really eye catching and cheerful. I particularly like the one for the Bakerloo line.
Dorothy Flatman
Added: Aug 7 2007 9:15AM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
this is the most wonderfully uplifting, enjoyable and exciting piece of platform art I have ever seen
chiho_aoshima
this is the most wonderfully uplifting, enjoyable and exciting piece of platform art I have ever seen
Added: Aug 7 2007 7:53AM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
This cannot be called any form of art - it is simply a junk yard badly arranged on the platform. I can only describe it as a hazard to the travelling public and should be removed asap
Mike Schaafsma
lifeisalaugh
This cannot be called any form of art - it is simply a junk yard badly arranged on the platform. I can only describe it as a hazard to the travelling public and should be removed asap
Mike Schaafsma
Added: Aug 6 2007 12:05PM (GMT)
life is a laugh
FABULOUS! Every one can enjoy this exhibition! Thank you! June Warrington
life is a laugh
FABULOUS! Every one can enjoy this exhibition! Thank you! June Warrington
Added: Aug 3 2007 5:17PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
I am a huge fan of Platform for Art and the work that is being done to brighten up the tube. However, I think this piece is very weak compared to previous works at Gloucester Road. I didnt even realise it was finished and it looks a real shambles. My friends and colleagues think the same way. What is the relevance of a huge panda''s head and a caravan?? Im looking forward to this exhibition coming to an end.
Peter Garrett
lifeisalaugh
I am a huge fan of Platform for Art and the work that is being done to brighten up the tube. However, I think this piece is very weak compared to previous works at Gloucester Road. I didnt even realise it was finished and it looks a real shambles. My friends and colleagues think the same way. What is the relevance of a huge panda''s head and a caravan?? Im looking forward to this exhibition coming to an end.
Peter Garrett
Added: Aug 2 2007 5:18PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
great, thoroughly enjoyed it. great panda.
lifeisalaugh
great, thoroughly enjoyed it. great panda.
Added: Aug 2 2007 12:46PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
Between trains, loitering at Gloucester road - The materials I look at across on the opposite platform are not grand, they''re poor - there’s no bombast. I see an obstacle course where a hop, a skip and a jump landed with a bounce and a flourish. Between trips and falls, daily heroics can result in a light swagger. . thank you.
Sarah Jones
lifeisalaugh
Between trains, loitering at Gloucester road - The materials I look at across on the opposite platform are not grand, they''re poor - there’s no bombast. I see an obstacle course where a hop, a skip and a jump landed with a bounce and a flourish. Between trips and falls, daily heroics can result in a light swagger. . thank you.
Sarah Jones
Added: Aug 2 2007 10:39AM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
Life is a Laugh. Unusual to see a public art commission that ambitiously deals with its place in the world. The artwork takes the architectural space and the particular location to make a piece that is oddly in place but wildly absurd. An intelligent and thought provoking artwork that does not fall into the usual clichés of public art commissions, but instead takes these conservative conventions and bends them. A fantastical and bemusing artwork, Jack my son loves it. Well done Platform For Art. Best Regards Astrid Markowski
lifeisalaugh
Life is a Laugh. Unusual to see a public art commission that ambitiously deals with its place in the world. The artwork takes the architectural space and the particular location to make a piece that is oddly in place but wildly absurd. An intelligent and thought provoking artwork that does not fall into the usual clichés of public art commissions, but instead takes these conservative conventions and bends them. A fantastical and bemusing artwork, Jack my son loves it. Well done Platform For Art. Best Regards Astrid Markowski
Added: Aug 1 2007 2:11PM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
This is a typical Japanese contemporary art work.
DAISUKE
chiho_aoshima
This is a typical Japanese contemporary art work.
DAISUKE
Added: Jul 31 2007 6:35PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
What a quirky pleasure to find this work on the platform. It first made me smile and then think. Thank you!
lifeisalaugh
What a quirky pleasure to find this work on the platform. It first made me smile and then think. Thank you!
Added: Jul 31 2007 1:10PM (GMT)
Gloucester Road
I recently saw the exhibition at Gloucester Road and felt that it really enhanced the station. It''s fantastic to see great art that isn''t just about pretty pictures that engages with you whilst you wait.
Gloucester Road
I recently saw the exhibition at Gloucester Road and felt that it really enhanced the station. It''s fantastic to see great art that isn''t just about pretty pictures that engages with you whilst you wait.
Added: Jul 30 2007 10:49AM (GMT)
pfa - Chiho Aoshima - City Glow
Wonderful piece of platform art - a joy to see.
pfa - Chiho Aoshima - City Glow
Wonderful piece of platform art - a joy to see.
Added: Jul 25 2007 5:07PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
Serious question Can I have the bicycle when the exhibition is over?
christopher miles
lifeisalaugh
Serious question Can I have the bicycle when the exhibition is over?
christopher miles
Added: Jul 19 2007 11:46AM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
I loved this exhibition so much, that I went the extra stop to Gloucester Road quite a few times to see it. While I think the new installation is very good, I have to confess to missing Chiho''s work brightening up my day. I eqaully loved the pencil cartoon piece at Piccadilly Circus, but to my shame can''t remember the name of the artist. Have you ever considered working with the artists to take it the next step - working on the inside of carriages, or on a smaller scale oyster card holders even? The idea of being able to have a little reminder of the exhibitions with me everyday would be just fantastic!
Alex Lawson
chiho_aoshima
I loved this exhibition so much, that I went the extra stop to Gloucester Road quite a few times to see it. While I think the new installation is very good, I have to confess to missing Chiho''s work brightening up my day. I eqaully loved the pencil cartoon piece at Piccadilly Circus, but to my shame can''t remember the name of the artist. Have you ever considered working with the artists to take it the next step - working on the inside of carriages, or on a smaller scale oyster card holders even? The idea of being able to have a little reminder of the exhibitions with me everyday would be just fantastic!
Alex Lawson
Added: Jul 17 2007 3:34PM (GMT)
lifeisalaugh
the art work at gloucester road always looks amazing but this art work has suprsed it self and does the station and the artis proud! i really like getting off the train in the morning and looking at. I have to say good job and hope to see more art work by this artist there soon!
Graham
lifeisalaugh
the art work at gloucester road always looks amazing but this art work has suprsed it self and does the station and the artis proud! i really like getting off the train in the morning and looking at. I have to say good job and hope to see more art work by this artist there soon!
Graham
Added: Jul 9 2007 3:44PM (GMT)
gayle-chong-kwan
not much time for this but my journeyn was made an inspired one absolutley fab ,
gayle-chong-kwan
not much time for this but my journeyn was made an inspired one absolutley fab ,
Added: Jun 21 2007 9:03AM (GMT)
Barrie J Davies thinks...
I wanted to write and thank you for all the lovely art interventions I enjoy on my way to work and throughout the journeys I make for various reasons in the city. Currently I''m particularly enjoying the grey poetry pieces which have lots of words scratched out ending with the unscratched out ''you''. Up until the ''you'' I wasn''t sure whether it was a sales piece or an art piece. The moment where I realised it was poetry, not selling me something, was a lovely moment. I actually do enjoy many of the ads for their graphic appeal, but the art offers different headspace and create scores for contemplation and reflection, which is extremely welcome on the busy network. I equally enjoy poems on the tube, and as a South Kensington Museum worker get great pleasure from the evolving programmes at Gloucester Road and the South Kensington tube tunnel. I must tell you there is mass outcry at the takedown of Beatrice''s paintings, which have been much talked about amongst colleagues. With thanks Hannah Redler
Barrie J Davies
Barrie J Davies thinks...
I wanted to write and thank you for all the lovely art interventions I enjoy on my way to work and throughout the journeys I make for various reasons in the city. Currently I''m particularly enjoying the grey poetry pieces which have lots of words scratched out ending with the unscratched out ''you''. Up until the ''you'' I wasn''t sure whether it was a sales piece or an art piece. The moment where I realised it was poetry, not selling me something, was a lovely moment. I actually do enjoy many of the ads for their graphic appeal, but the art offers different headspace and create scores for contemplation and reflection, which is extremely welcome on the busy network. I equally enjoy poems on the tube, and as a South Kensington Museum worker get great pleasure from the evolving programmes at Gloucester Road and the South Kensington tube tunnel. I must tell you there is mass outcry at the takedown of Beatrice''s paintings, which have been much talked about amongst colleagues. With thanks Hannah Redler
Barrie J Davies
Added: Jun 10 2007 5:34PM (GMT)
my_flag KINGSBURY STATION!!
I passed thru kingsbury on my usual daily grind. THANX so much for brighten my morning and evenig visits. It is brilliant to see local young people showing their paintings. I do not usually think much of art but after passing these paintings everyday for a week I spotted your website address. It has also impressed me because normally art by rich pople you''ve enevr heard of getting drunk in the papers and these are by people my neiece goes to school with. It makes me feel great I live here. My cousin visited on saturday and I deliberately advised her to take the tube! Normally I would be embarrassed as the station looks scruffy and she worries about getting mugged!
Deepak
my_flag KINGSBURY STATION!!
I passed thru kingsbury on my usual daily grind. THANX so much for brighten my morning and evenig visits. It is brilliant to see local young people showing their paintings. I do not usually think much of art but after passing these paintings everyday for a week I spotted your website address. It has also impressed me because normally art by rich pople you''ve enevr heard of getting drunk in the papers and these are by people my neiece goes to school with. It makes me feel great I live here. My cousin visited on saturday and I deliberately advised her to take the tube! Normally I would be embarrassed as the station looks scruffy and she worries about getting mugged!
Deepak
Added: Jun 7 2007 7:45AM (GMT)
my_flag
I was one of the artists who was involved with this exibition and i would like to thank all of the TRANSPORT FOR LONDON staff for bringing this oppertunity to life, it would not have been possible without the help recieved from you and the teching staff at KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL. thank you
Bharat Pankhania
my_flag
I was one of the artists who was involved with this exibition and i would like to thank all of the TRANSPORT FOR LONDON staff for bringing this oppertunity to life, it would not have been possible without the help recieved from you and the teching staff at KINGSBURY HIGH SCHOOL. thank you
Bharat Pankhania
Added: May 24 2007 5:55PM (GMT)
knitting-circle
I pass through S. Wimbledon Station once or twice a week and always stop and have a look at this little exhibition. I''ve only just learned to knit myself and am over 60! and find it very inspiring. Thank you very much!
Barbara
knitting-circle
I pass through S. Wimbledon Station once or twice a week and always stop and have a look at this little exhibition. I''ve only just learned to knit myself and am over 60! and find it very inspiring. Thank you very much!
Barbara
Added: May 23 2007 12:37AM (GMT)
gayle-chong-kwan
fantastic. very inspirational. i work around the corner and often take a lunchtime detour passed these boards... can i get postcards?
David Head
gayle-chong-kwan
fantastic. very inspirational. i work around the corner and often take a lunchtime detour passed these boards... can i get postcards?
David Head
Added: May 10 2007 1:16PM (GMT)
kings-cross-rising
This project celebrates that Joe Bloggs is a beautiful human being. Very inspirational and encouraging.
kings-cross-rising
This project celebrates that Joe Bloggs is a beautiful human being. Very inspirational and encouraging.
Added: May 10 2007 1:08AM (GMT)
pfa
This program is an excellent idea! We visited London in March too late for the Chiho Aoshima exhibit, but we were lucky enough to get a copy of the poster. Thanks, tfl, for the wonderful response to our request, and keep up the good work on the art at the tube stations.
pfa
This program is an excellent idea! We visited London in March too late for the Chiho Aoshima exhibit, but we were lucky enough to get a copy of the poster. Thanks, tfl, for the wonderful response to our request, and keep up the good work on the art at the tube stations.
Added: May 4 2007 1:58PM (GMT)
knitting-circle
looks lovely.
knitting-circle
looks lovely.
Added: May 3 2007 11:04PM (GMT)
pfa
saw the Aoshima at Gloucester Rd and it made my day! You need something to make you smile on the tube sometimes...
A Williams
pfa
saw the Aoshima at Gloucester Rd and it made my day! You need something to make you smile on the tube sometimes...
A Williams
Added: May 3 2007 1:15PM (GMT)
pfa
I think creative writing within London Transport is a brillant idea. The amount of stories that could be recorded by London Transport workers must be infinite. To encourage people in any work enviroment to exercise their creativity has got to be a good thing.
Irene
pfa
I think creative writing within London Transport is a brillant idea. The amount of stories that could be recorded by London Transport workers must be infinite. To encourage people in any work enviroment to exercise their creativity has got to be a good thing.
Irene
Added: Apr 29 2007 1:25PM (GMT)
pfa
Something to make my commute a little more interesting. excellent concept!
Jessica Kennedy
pfa
Something to make my commute a little more interesting. excellent concept!
Jessica Kennedy
Added: Apr 25 2007 9:57PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
Wonderful exhibition! I travelled to Gloucester Rd from outside London especially to see it and it was worth the trip.
David O
Chiho Aoshima
Wonderful exhibition! I travelled to Gloucester Rd from outside London especially to see it and it was worth the trip.
David O
Added: Apr 21 2007 9:26AM (GMT)
knitting-circle
A beautiful exhibition to lively up my morning commute. Thanks!
Felicity
knitting-circle
A beautiful exhibition to lively up my morning commute. Thanks!
Felicity
Added: Apr 20 2007 8:47PM (GMT)
knitting-circle
Realy excited to see this work, great to see young and more senior working together to produce such interesting and uplifting art.
Karen Williams
knitting-circle
Realy excited to see this work, great to see young and more senior working together to produce such interesting and uplifting art.
Karen Williams
Added: Apr 20 2007 4:26PM (GMT)
Gayle Cheong Kwan
What an inspiring piece of work - congratulations on showing it. I just love it.
Gayle Cheong Kwan
What an inspiring piece of work - congratulations on showing it. I just love it.
Added: Apr 3 2007 2:20PM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
Wonderful exhibition! Highly recommended. I would love a poster - they are really beautiful!
Niamh Shields
chiho_aoshima
Wonderful exhibition! Highly recommended. I would love a poster - they are really beautiful!
Niamh Shields
Added: Mar 30 2007 4:12PM (GMT)
chiho_aoshima
The artwork is absolutely amazing! Is great that transport for London are being so forward thinking in choosing such creative pursuits. It certainly makes taking a tube in London a pleasurable experience! Lee Forbes
Lee Forbes
chiho_aoshima
The artwork is absolutely amazing! Is great that transport for London are being so forward thinking in choosing such creative pursuits. It certainly makes taking a tube in London a pleasurable experience! Lee Forbes
Lee Forbes
Added: Mar 22 2007 10:47AM (GMT)
gayle-chong-kwan
Wonderful concept of displaying a stunning and unusual work of art for the public to enjoy.
gayle-chong-kwan
Wonderful concept of displaying a stunning and unusual work of art for the public to enjoy.
Added: Mar 6 2007 12:06AM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Chiho Aoshima''s installation at the Gloucester station is marvelous. I''ve gone out of my way to see it three times now. Thank you, tfl!
Bruce Holland Rogers
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Chiho Aoshima''s installation at the Gloucester station is marvelous. I''ve gone out of my way to see it three times now. Thank you, tfl!
Bruce Holland Rogers
Added: Mar 2 2007 12:05PM (GMT)
Aoshima
Platform for Art''s current project, City Glow, Mountain Whisper by Aoshima, takes my breath away. Her work is bold, charming and inventive. It is my favourite PFA project thus far. I wish we could walk through the arches and enter that world! Thanks for bringing great art to the tube.
S Peterson Willis
Aoshima
Platform for Art''s current project, City Glow, Mountain Whisper by Aoshima, takes my breath away. Her work is bold, charming and inventive. It is my favourite PFA project thus far. I wish we could walk through the arches and enter that world! Thanks for bringing great art to the tube.
S Peterson Willis
Added: Feb 28 2007 3:39PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
This exhibition has absolutely captured me, it is like being transplanted into a psychadelic wonderland whilst at the same time being on the tube. Incredible!
Paul Smith
Chiho Aoshima
This exhibition has absolutely captured me, it is like being transplanted into a psychadelic wonderland whilst at the same time being on the tube. Incredible!
Paul Smith
Added: Feb 20 2007 11:54AM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
The Chiho Aoshima exhibition at Gloucester Road is the highlight of my daily commute. Sometimes during that commute my city way of life seems to be madness, but Aoshima always makes me think of the opportunities for warmth, happiness and friendship here, as much as the fresh air and new life to be found in the country. My girlfriend currently lives in Mexico and the range from country to city parallels the distance between us, but also makes me feel like it''s not that far. Japanese characters like these have childlike joy in spades, and that''s not so far from how our relationship works either.
Ben Godfrey
Chiho Aoshima
The Chiho Aoshima exhibition at Gloucester Road is the highlight of my daily commute. Sometimes during that commute my city way of life seems to be madness, but Aoshima always makes me think of the opportunities for warmth, happiness and friendship here, as much as the fresh air and new life to be found in the country. My girlfriend currently lives in Mexico and the range from country to city parallels the distance between us, but also makes me feel like it''s not that far. Japanese characters like these have childlike joy in spades, and that''s not so far from how our relationship works either.
Ben Godfrey
Added: Feb 6 2007 10:02PM (GMT)
Fabulous!
I live beside a mountain range in the north of Ireland. And I travel to London regularly. So, as you can imagine, I love this piece of artwork. Fabulous. Good. Thank you.
Brian T
Fabulous!
I live beside a mountain range in the north of Ireland. And I travel to London regularly. So, as you can imagine, I love this piece of artwork. Fabulous. Good. Thank you.
Brian T
Added: Jan 21 2007 9:04PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima - City Glow, Mountain Whisper
The station was out of my way, and I was not sure that it would be worth seeing....but it was. I only wish my daughter was with me. I know she would've loved it too. Thanks!
Michael G. - San Diego, California
Chiho Aoshima - City Glow, Mountain Whisper
The station was out of my way, and I was not sure that it would be worth seeing....but it was. I only wish my daughter was with me. I know she would've loved it too. Thanks!
Michael G. - San Diego, California
Added: Jan 19 2007 9:42PM (GMT)
Past exhibition
I have became a great fan of chiho aoshima since visiting the baltic earlier this year. I am a BA media student, so seeing software tools i was just starting to learn used to such grand effect was insperational to me! Her dedication to her art is only higtened by skill nessasary to sucessfully create, and animate, such art using vector drawing tools.
Past exhibition
I have became a great fan of chiho aoshima since visiting the baltic earlier this year. I am a BA media student, so seeing software tools i was just starting to learn used to such grand effect was insperational to me! Her dedication to her art is only higtened by skill nessasary to sucessfully create, and animate, such art using vector drawing tools.
Added: Jan 18 2007 9:27AM (GMT)
CHIHO AOSHIMA
Absolutely beautiful and probably one of my favorite examples of the Platform for Art programme I've seen. It works so wonderfully in the space - this beautiful glowing art amidst the stone. It always raises a smile when I come into Glouscester Road from the west - and makes up for the s-l-o-w-n-e-s-s of the District and Circle. Thank you so much for commissioning Aoshima for this. GORGEOUS
Carrie Bishop
CHIHO AOSHIMA
Absolutely beautiful and probably one of my favorite examples of the Platform for Art programme I've seen. It works so wonderfully in the space - this beautiful glowing art amidst the stone. It always raises a smile when I come into Glouscester Road from the west - and makes up for the s-l-o-w-n-e-s-s of the District and Circle. Thank you so much for commissioning Aoshima for this. GORGEOUS
Carrie Bishop
Added: Jan 17 2007 2:54PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima - City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I've been seeing the posters for this platform art all over London for months, and every time, they caught my eye. I moved to Putney at the weekend, and as I was travelling home on the District Line, I found myself face to face with this amazing art at last, almost by accident. The images are absolutely beautiful - warm, tranquil, fascinating. I can't stop staring at them whenever I go through the station. I know that you can get limited edition prints of 'City Glow' but they cost a fortune. Is there any chance of being able to purchase postcards / small posters of this art? I would dearly love to have a copy of the images to look at after the exhibition has gone.
J. Knight
Chiho Aoshima - City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I've been seeing the posters for this platform art all over London for months, and every time, they caught my eye. I moved to Putney at the weekend, and as I was travelling home on the District Line, I found myself face to face with this amazing art at last, almost by accident. The images are absolutely beautiful - warm, tranquil, fascinating. I can't stop staring at them whenever I go through the station. I know that you can get limited edition prints of 'City Glow' but they cost a fortune. Is there any chance of being able to purchase postcards / small posters of this art? I would dearly love to have a copy of the images to look at after the exhibition has gone.
J. Knight
Added: Jan 14 2007 8:52PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
I was on my way to Sloane Square when I happened to see this exhibition as we pulled into Glocester Road station. What an impact! I actually stood up to get a better look! I hastily scribbled down the artists name as the train pulled out and made sure that I walked back to the station later on, so that I could get a much better. Fabulous. It is such a good idea and such fantastic artwork that it has actually made my day. Brilliant. Thank you. P.O.
Patrick Oliver
Chiho Aoshima
I was on my way to Sloane Square when I happened to see this exhibition as we pulled into Glocester Road station. What an impact! I actually stood up to get a better look! I hastily scribbled down the artists name as the train pulled out and made sure that I walked back to the station later on, so that I could get a much better. Fabulous. It is such a good idea and such fantastic artwork that it has actually made my day. Brilliant. Thank you. P.O.
Patrick Oliver
Added: Jan 12 2007 4:20PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima, City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Fantastic and magical, particularly on a wet evening. A great idea and an imaginative re-use of the victorian arches.
Jim Reddaway
Chiho Aoshima, City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Fantastic and magical, particularly on a wet evening. A great idea and an imaginative re-use of the victorian arches.
Jim Reddaway
Added: Jan 9 2007 4:36PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima, City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I absolutely love this exhibition and try to go via the station whenever I can to see it. Platform art is a fabulous idea and it would be great to see it at more stations.
Chiho Aoshima, City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I absolutely love this exhibition and try to go via the station whenever I can to see it. Platform art is a fabulous idea and it would be great to see it at more stations.
Added: Jan 8 2007 11:39PM (GMT)
Aoshima in London
Not only is City Glow, Mountain Whisper beautiful to see, it also makes me feel proud that London is raising the profile of international contemporary art.
Jane
Aoshima in London
Not only is City Glow, Mountain Whisper beautiful to see, it also makes me feel proud that London is raising the profile of international contemporary art.
Jane
Added: Dec 22 2006 4:11PM (GMT)
chiyo aoshima
The artwork is great, and it fits perfectly in the context of the tube station. It's like an underground city through which the underground traveller passes. It soothes your brain and your eyes.It's relaxing before and after a hard day.
arianna menazzi moretti
chiyo aoshima
The artwork is great, and it fits perfectly in the context of the tube station. It's like an underground city through which the underground traveller passes. It soothes your brain and your eyes.It's relaxing before and after a hard day.
arianna menazzi moretti
Added: Dec 21 2006 7:09PM (GMT)
Platform art
As a student visiting London this past summer, I found the Platform Art to be exceptional. Not only is it a fantastic idea which brings life and creativity to the underground, but it is also a great venue for artists to display their talents to multitudes of people. Truly, the platform art is something I will always remember about visiting London. I cant wait to get back and see whats new on the tube! Great site..keep it going
Rory Pasini
Platform art
As a student visiting London this past summer, I found the Platform Art to be exceptional. Not only is it a fantastic idea which brings life and creativity to the underground, but it is also a great venue for artists to display their talents to multitudes of people. Truly, the platform art is something I will always remember about visiting London. I cant wait to get back and see whats new on the tube! Great site..keep it going
Rory Pasini
Added: Dec 20 2006 8:41PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
I think this is the best platform for art piece i have seen so far! it is absolutely brilliant (although i do like everything PforA is doing). Is there any way i can get hold of one of the small advert-posters for it? Many thanks, Tabitha
Tabitha Arnesen
Chiho Aoshima
I think this is the best platform for art piece i have seen so far! it is absolutely brilliant (although i do like everything PforA is doing). Is there any way i can get hold of one of the small advert-posters for it? Many thanks, Tabitha
Tabitha Arnesen
Added: Dec 16 2006 10:49PM (GMT)
Pure genius, pure pleasure
The combination of such beautiful work in an ordinary place is genius. It's a delight passing through this station - so uplifting. Makes any commute a pleasure.
Claudine
Pure genius, pure pleasure
The combination of such beautiful work in an ordinary place is genius. It's a delight passing through this station - so uplifting. Makes any commute a pleasure.
Claudine
Added: Dec 15 2006 8:58AM (GMT)
Your Helping My Dissertation!
Thank you so much for your platform for art Website. I live at the moment in Edinburgh so I'm unable to come so much to London but your website is fuelling endless research and inspiration for my dissertation (which is on internet art!) Best wishes and many thanks Rocca
Rocca Gutteridge
Your Helping My Dissertation!
Thank you so much for your platform for art Website. I live at the moment in Edinburgh so I'm unable to come so much to London but your website is fuelling endless research and inspiration for my dissertation (which is on internet art!) Best wishes and many thanks Rocca
Rocca Gutteridge
Added: Dec 12 2006 1:39PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I love these pictures. I wish I could buy posters or postcards. My son and I will miss the pictures when the exhibition ends
Alison McCourt
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I love these pictures. I wish I could buy posters or postcards. My son and I will miss the pictures when the exhibition ends
Alison McCourt
Added: Dec 12 2006 11:05AM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
I had never heard of Chiho Aoshima before I saw the poster advertising the exhibition at Gloucester Road tube station. I went out of my way to go and have a look at this art work and thought it was absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for putting art on the underground, it really does improve people's quality of life in London. A truely inspired idea and I look forward to being introduced to other artists on my way to work!
Lisa Gilchrist
Chiho Aoshima
I had never heard of Chiho Aoshima before I saw the poster advertising the exhibition at Gloucester Road tube station. I went out of my way to go and have a look at this art work and thought it was absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for putting art on the underground, it really does improve people's quality of life in London. A truely inspired idea and I look forward to being introduced to other artists on my way to work!
Lisa Gilchrist
Added: Dec 9 2006 11:57AM (GMT)
Platform for Art Online
Just had a fantastic time playing with Platform for Art Online - well done it's great! Kim
Kim
Platform for Art Online
Just had a fantastic time playing with Platform for Art Online - well done it's great! Kim
Kim
Added: Dec 7 2006 11:37AM (GMT)
Platform for Art
Thanks for making my Tube trip inspiring!
Platform for Art
Thanks for making my Tube trip inspiring!
Added: Dec 6 2006 3:03PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
The Chiho Aoshima work at Gloucester Road is a truly inspiring and thrilling exhibition. I am now torn between wanting the art to stay there forever and waiting to see what the next exhibition will be!! Well done to all those involved in making this happen.
Duncan Symonds
Chiho Aoshima
The Chiho Aoshima work at Gloucester Road is a truly inspiring and thrilling exhibition. I am now torn between wanting the art to stay there forever and waiting to see what the next exhibition will be!! Well done to all those involved in making this happen.
Duncan Symonds
Added: Dec 1 2006 10:18PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
I was just coming to London for a few days for work and got to come to Gloucester Road Station. The project is great and the tube galleries are transformed to Art galleries. It is a wonderful place to see Art ! It give light and poesy to the tunnels ! Thanks
Beryl Le Vigoureux
Chiho Aoshima
I was just coming to London for a few days for work and got to come to Gloucester Road Station. The project is great and the tube galleries are transformed to Art galleries. It is a wonderful place to see Art ! It give light and poesy to the tunnels ! Thanks
Beryl Le Vigoureux
Added: Dec 1 2006 5:12PM (GMT)
Platform Art
Absolutely love Mark Titchner's platform art - makes my journeys so much more enjoyable. It makes such a difference when colour is injected into the tube! Is also the perfect platform to launch up coming talent and bring them to the attention of the general public -great idea. Do you have any information on where i could purchase any prints?
Lisa Baldock
Platform Art
Absolutely love Mark Titchner's platform art - makes my journeys so much more enjoyable. It makes such a difference when colour is injected into the tube! Is also the perfect platform to launch up coming talent and bring them to the attention of the general public -great idea. Do you have any information on where i could purchase any prints?
Lisa Baldock
Added: Dec 1 2006 5:11PM (GMT)
Mark Titchner
this was an inspiration to me. i found Mr Titchners work to be varied, insightful and attratinve to look at. where oh where can i purchase some of his work. help me please.
nick hughes
Mark Titchner
this was an inspiration to me. i found Mr Titchners work to be varied, insightful and attratinve to look at. where oh where can i purchase some of his work. help me please.
nick hughes
Added: Nov 28 2006 9:19AM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Absolutely fantastic art work, tfl you should have art on so many more tube platforms as it totally lifts your day
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Absolutely fantastic art work, tfl you should have art on so many more tube platforms as it totally lifts your day
Added: Nov 27 2006 12:38PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
All I want to say is Platform for Art is great, I wish it was in every station instead of advertising. I was really impressed by Chiho Aoshima, I just hope more work is shown.
Gemma Land
Chiho Aoshima
All I want to say is Platform for Art is great, I wish it was in every station instead of advertising. I was really impressed by Chiho Aoshima, I just hope more work is shown.
Gemma Land
Added: Nov 24 2006 2:34PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
What a nice exibition! It brings a bit of magic into our city lives and shows a very fresh approach to both art and how we view the cities (and mountains) of the future. I think it is a great initiative by the London Underground and look forward to seeing more of these. Congratulations!
Sandra Costéja
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
What a nice exibition! It brings a bit of magic into our city lives and shows a very fresh approach to both art and how we view the cities (and mountains) of the future. I think it is a great initiative by the London Underground and look forward to seeing more of these. Congratulations!
Sandra Costéja
Added: Nov 23 2006 11:50AM (GMT)
Just Lovely
We made a special trip to go along and stand on the platform opposite to have a proper look. I kept whizzing by on the train and being stunned by it every time. It was good to take some time to take it all in. It's hard to imagine anything better replacing it... As everyone else has said, where are the posters!
Ian Rawlinson
Just Lovely
We made a special trip to go along and stand on the platform opposite to have a proper look. I kept whizzing by on the train and being stunned by it every time. It was good to take some time to take it all in. It's hard to imagine anything better replacing it... As everyone else has said, where are the posters!
Ian Rawlinson
Added: Nov 22 2006 1:49PM (GMT)
Platform For Art
Steven Hamilton
Platform For Art
Steven Hamilton
Added: Nov 11 2006 6:00PM (GMT)
Barrie J Davies thinks..
that this is great!
Barrie J Davies
Barrie J Davies thinks..
that this is great!
Barrie J Davies
Added: Nov 11 2006 5:57PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Absolutely in every respect superb! I really enjoyed walking down the platform from city to mountain and could have happily gazed at the view for hours. Thank you to the artist and TfL for displaying such an impressive work of art. If I could make one suggestion, it would be for more of the same... :)
Richard Stiles
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Absolutely in every respect superb! I really enjoyed walking down the platform from city to mountain and could have happily gazed at the view for hours. Thank you to the artist and TfL for displaying such an impressive work of art. If I could make one suggestion, it would be for more of the same... :)
Richard Stiles
Added: Nov 11 2006 12:23AM (GMT)
chiho aoshima
wow. saw the gloucester road station when visiting london last month and was truly inspired. was thrilled to be able to purchase several signed prints by this magical artist, including one titled 'city glow' that is more or less the left part of the station exhibit. very uplifting and enchanting.
brett
chiho aoshima
wow. saw the gloucester road station when visiting london last month and was truly inspired. was thrilled to be able to purchase several signed prints by this magical artist, including one titled 'city glow' that is more or less the left part of the station exhibit. very uplifting and enchanting.
brett
Added: Nov 8 2006 2:03AM (GMT)
PIRES
i so luv this exhibition...wish i was there to see it.....coz i so luv Pires....n am damn sure he did luv dis exhibition as well.......Pires Forever.....luv him always
Unnati
PIRES
i so luv this exhibition...wish i was there to see it.....coz i so luv Pires....n am damn sure he did luv dis exhibition as well.......Pires Forever.....luv him always
Unnati
Added: Nov 6 2006 12:48PM (GMT)
wow!
I really don't see myself as an art-interested person, but this is just so great that i had to show my appreciation! Every morning i gaze into the walls of glocester road station... It does wonders!
Martin Aasly
wow!
I really don't see myself as an art-interested person, but this is just so great that i had to show my appreciation! Every morning i gaze into the walls of glocester road station... It does wonders!
Martin Aasly
Added: Nov 2 2006 7:46PM (GMT)
bakerloo project
i've just come across this poster page for the bakerloo line. its amazing - such a clever idea. also v impressed that you work with communities and children but i have to say i have not seen any of the posters on the tube. Can we see more put up or can you make information available so that people can buy posters online?
Serena
bakerloo project
i've just come across this poster page for the bakerloo line. its amazing - such a clever idea. also v impressed that you work with communities and children but i have to say i have not seen any of the posters on the tube. Can we see more put up or can you make information available so that people can buy posters online?
Serena
Added: Oct 26 2006 4:50PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
I loved the art and as I smiled I stepped back and watched the reactions of the other commuters. Fantastic, smiles and excitement allround. I feel inspired to see more of the artist's work.
Elaine MacGregor
Chiho Aoshima
I loved the art and as I smiled I stepped back and watched the reactions of the other commuters. Fantastic, smiles and excitement allround. I feel inspired to see more of the artist's work.
Elaine MacGregor
Added: Oct 20 2006 2:24PM (GMT)
Mountain Whisper, City Glow
Makes waiting for the tube train a pleasant experience! Thank you!
Mountain Whisper, City Glow
Makes waiting for the tube train a pleasant experience! Thank you!
Added: Oct 20 2006 9:47AM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima Gloucester Rd
Oh, this is so lovely and brightens up my day every time I go past. It gives a transformational and entirely hopeful view of the city. Please please please start selling a poster! (or just never take it down)
Chiho Aoshima Gloucester Rd
Oh, this is so lovely and brightens up my day every time I go past. It gives a transformational and entirely hopeful view of the city. Please please please start selling a poster! (or just never take it down)
Added: Oct 18 2006 10:37PM (GMT)
Virtual world has become a fantastic real !
At times, We all need to get away from raw reality. Virtual art is definately a big help especially when it comes to real; physically being there.
Rochelle
Virtual world has become a fantastic real !
At times, We all need to get away from raw reality. Virtual art is definately a big help especially when it comes to real; physically being there.
Rochelle
Added: Oct 12 2006 9:06PM (GMT)
Platform for Art
Mark Titchner-what a guy!! I simply love the idea of platform art, and only wish that i went through Gloucestor Road tube station more often. These innovative and captivating posters make a welcome change to the usual drab advertising and provide food for thought on otherwise uninteresting tube rides. Congratulations Mark on a great collection of work!
pauline
Platform for Art
Mark Titchner-what a guy!! I simply love the idea of platform art, and only wish that i went through Gloucestor Road tube station more often. These innovative and captivating posters make a welcome change to the usual drab advertising and provide food for thought on otherwise uninteresting tube rides. Congratulations Mark on a great collection of work!
pauline
Added: Oct 11 2006 6:30PM (GMT)
Chiho Aodhima
What a sensational piece! It is transporting and uplifting. Seen the requests for posters etc but no response from PFA. Well? any possibility (even selling those little posters that are around the tube system would be great. I'd steal one if not for the CCTV!) Note I do not give permission for my email address to be shared with any thrid party.
Matt Dixon
Chiho Aodhima
What a sensational piece! It is transporting and uplifting. Seen the requests for posters etc but no response from PFA. Well? any possibility (even selling those little posters that are around the tube system would be great. I'd steal one if not for the CCTV!) Note I do not give permission for my email address to be shared with any thrid party.
Matt Dixon
Added: Oct 10 2006 2:59AM (GMT)
Thomas
Nice site!
Thomas
Thomas
Nice site!
Thomas
Added: Oct 7 2006 10:28PM (GMT)
Shrigley Tube map
Platform for Art is a fabulous project. The world needs more of this! I especially liked the tube map of last year with the David Shrigley cover. Is this work available as a poster or in any other formats? Thanks in advance - Pete
Pete Swenson
Shrigley Tube map
Platform for Art is a fabulous project. The world needs more of this! I especially liked the tube map of last year with the David Shrigley cover. Is this work available as a poster or in any other formats? Thanks in advance - Pete
Pete Swenson
Added: Oct 4 2006 2:49PM (GMT)
i like it!
great work! it put a smile on my face and i walked the length of the platform to enjoy it
i like it!
great work! it put a smile on my face and i walked the length of the platform to enjoy it
Added: Sep 30 2006 11:57AM (GMT)
Lovely....
I was visiting London last week and I love this art work... I had a dream where the buildings were talking ( I think I was very tired from travel!) Can posters be purchased of any part of this piece? Its unforgettable, and I wish I could take it home!
Lara Waters Holm
Lovely....
I was visiting London last week and I love this art work... I had a dream where the buildings were talking ( I think I was very tired from travel!) Can posters be purchased of any part of this piece? Its unforgettable, and I wish I could take it home!
Lara Waters Holm
Added: Sep 27 2006 2:14PM (GMT)
Gloucester Road
What a beautiful work... magical. Chiho should be employed to redesign tube trains and stations! The station should sell posters of this and her other pieces.
Ben
Gloucester Road
What a beautiful work... magical. Chiho should be employed to redesign tube trains and stations! The station should sell posters of this and her other pieces.
Ben
Added: Sep 24 2006 8:11PM (GMT)
Gloucester Glow
It's sublime. It really is.
Mike
Gloucester Glow
It's sublime. It really is.
Mike
Added: Sep 23 2006 2:49PM (GMT)
City Glow Mountain Whispher
This is such a beautiful, mesmeric piece - and really should be on permanent display! I find myself looking for reasons to travel via Gloucester Road just to see it. I will miss its presence so much when it goes.
Michael Bracewell
City Glow Mountain Whispher
This is such a beautiful, mesmeric piece - and really should be on permanent display! I find myself looking for reasons to travel via Gloucester Road just to see it. I will miss its presence so much when it goes.
Michael Bracewell
Added: Sep 18 2006 2:38PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
This is a truly beautiful, thought provoking and life affirming display. After seeing the artwork whilst passing though the station this weekend I made the effort to go back for a proper look. I'm so glad I did. City Glow, Mountain Whisper is a absolutely beautiful artwork. The colours mesmerise whilst the gentleness of the transition from day to night leavers the viewer looking back and wondering when night actually fell. A wonderful, wonderful artwork.
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
This is a truly beautiful, thought provoking and life affirming display. After seeing the artwork whilst passing though the station this weekend I made the effort to go back for a proper look. I'm so glad I did. City Glow, Mountain Whisper is a absolutely beautiful artwork. The colours mesmerise whilst the gentleness of the transition from day to night leavers the viewer looking back and wondering when night actually fell. A wonderful, wonderful artwork.
Added: Sep 7 2006 1:59PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
Such a beautiful and tranquil piece! My personal love it the night section. Since seeing this I was up in Aberdeen and saw another piece of Chiho' work in the Art Museaum in Schoolhill which was great.
Chiho Aoshima
Such a beautiful and tranquil piece! My personal love it the night section. Since seeing this I was up in Aberdeen and saw another piece of Chiho' work in the Art Museaum in Schoolhill which was great.
Added: Aug 30 2006 10:32AM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
Thank you for making what could be yet another dreary commute through London a sublime experience. I look forward to passing through Gloucester Rd station at both ends of the day. Well done for making art what it should be - accessible! GS
Chiho Aoshima
Thank you for making what could be yet another dreary commute through London a sublime experience. I look forward to passing through Gloucester Rd station at both ends of the day. Well done for making art what it should be - accessible! GS
Added: Aug 29 2006 11:35PM (GMT)
Didn
I've been in London two weeks ago and I've seen the big posters anouncing this exhibition. Unfortunately I didn' have the chance to see it but I was so amazed with these sweet sweet creatures that I took pictures of the posters! (Luísa, 27, Portugal)
Didn
I've been in London two weeks ago and I've seen the big posters anouncing this exhibition. Unfortunately I didn' have the chance to see it but I was so amazed with these sweet sweet creatures that I took pictures of the posters! (Luísa, 27, Portugal)
Added: Aug 26 2006 2:04AM (GMT)
City Glow
Visiting from New Zealand in August and stayed near Gloucester Rd underground and wondered what the lights were that caught my eye when waiting at the platform. By day it brightens the station and by night it lights the whole area. What a great piece of work, please purchase it as a permanent exhibition. Lois from Nelson, NZ
Lois Moreland
City Glow
Visiting from New Zealand in August and stayed near Gloucester Rd underground and wondered what the lights were that caught my eye when waiting at the platform. By day it brightens the station and by night it lights the whole area. What a great piece of work, please purchase it as a permanent exhibition. Lois from Nelson, NZ
Lois Moreland
Added: Aug 25 2006 4:53PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I was supposed to get off at earl's ct. today but heard an announcement about 'district line' and 'Earl's court', so I jumped off the picadilly line at Gloucester Rd and went to the District Line Westbound platform... I suddenly just noticed the most beautiful colours on the wall opposite me - and was mesmerised! Stunning and it made my day!
Leticia
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
I was supposed to get off at earl's ct. today but heard an announcement about 'district line' and 'Earl's court', so I jumped off the picadilly line at Gloucester Rd and went to the District Line Westbound platform... I suddenly just noticed the most beautiful colours on the wall opposite me - and was mesmerised! Stunning and it made my day!
Leticia
Added: Aug 25 2006 2:40PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
There is a great art gallery in the North Laine area of Brighton called O Contemporary currently offering beautiful limited edition prints by Chiho, including City Glow, if you fell in love with the commmision at Gloucester Road like I did!
Sarah Henderson
Chiho Aoshima
There is a great art gallery in the North Laine area of Brighton called O Contemporary currently offering beautiful limited edition prints by Chiho, including City Glow, if you fell in love with the commmision at Gloucester Road like I did!
Sarah Henderson
Added: Aug 22 2006 1:52PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
The first time I saw this I was stunned it is so beautiful it lights up the whole station. I had to go back to see it again, and again to get the full impact. It is just so special. I would like to see it as a permanent feature.
Daphne Salter
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
The first time I saw this I was stunned it is so beautiful it lights up the whole station. I had to go back to see it again, and again to get the full impact. It is just so special. I would like to see it as a permanent feature.
Daphne Salter
Added: Aug 21 2006 12:28PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
Absolutely fabulous! I wish theyd put this artwork at gantshill station where I travel from every day! Does anyone knwo where I could buy her prints from? any chance of getting takashi murakami in to do a station!?
Chiho Aoshima
Absolutely fabulous! I wish theyd put this artwork at gantshill station where I travel from every day! Does anyone knwo where I could buy her prints from? any chance of getting takashi murakami in to do a station!?
Added: Aug 20 2006 12:02AM (GMT)
Love it
I love what TFL and Chiho Aoshima have done. I first saw it last week when I was on the way to meet friends, but I went back today specifically to have a better look. I think it's a fantastic idea to showcase art around town, thank you!
Love it
I love what TFL and Chiho Aoshima have done. I first saw it last week when I was on the way to meet friends, but I went back today specifically to have a better look. I think it's a fantastic idea to showcase art around town, thank you!
Added: Aug 16 2006 7:19PM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
Fantastic. I have 2 Chiho Aoshima signed prints and it is great to see her work in the UK.
Chiho Aoshima
Fantastic. I have 2 Chiho Aoshima signed prints and it is great to see her work in the UK.
Added: Aug 16 2006 2:31PM (GMT)
Fantastic!
This exhibition is amazing, it really makes the commute so much nicer! Is there any way to purchase prints or posters? Great choice!
Lynn Minnaert
Fantastic!
This exhibition is amazing, it really makes the commute so much nicer! Is there any way to purchase prints or posters? Great choice!
Lynn Minnaert
Added: Aug 13 2006 7:06PM (GMT)
pretty
I absalutly love this exhorbtion! and the work complements the architecture at gloucester road so well. does Chiho Aoshima have a websight? The style is fantastic, I'll deffinatly to find out more about this 'superflat' stuff.
Mary
pretty
I absalutly love this exhorbtion! and the work complements the architecture at gloucester road so well. does Chiho Aoshima have a websight? The style is fantastic, I'll deffinatly to find out more about this 'superflat' stuff.
Mary
Added: Aug 9 2006 12:40PM (GMT)
Incedible!
I'm from Spain and I've been 9 days takin' the tube at gloucester Road station and I think that the idea of decorate the underground like this is really COOL!!
Imanol
Incedible!
I'm from Spain and I've been 9 days takin' the tube at gloucester Road station and I think that the idea of decorate the underground like this is really COOL!!
Imanol
Added: Aug 9 2006 8:18AM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Fantastic work, best I have seen in at this station during my short time in London. Lovely use of the space
Nate
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
Fantastic work, best I have seen in at this station during my short time in London. Lovely use of the space
Nate
Added: Aug 8 2006 12:06PM (GMT)
Gloucester Road Station
I like to use Gloucester Road Station. The artwork past and present is so beautiful to look at. Well done - what a splendid idea. Regina Hauke
Regina Hauke
Gloucester Road Station
I like to use Gloucester Road Station. The artwork past and present is so beautiful to look at. Well done - what a splendid idea. Regina Hauke
Regina Hauke
Added: Aug 6 2006 4:47PM (GMT)
Gloucester Road art
The station has looked fantastic with the different artists featured - it's a pleasure to use and I thank you for the opportunity to be introduced to some wonderful art!
Gloucester Road art
The station has looked fantastic with the different artists featured - it's a pleasure to use and I thank you for the opportunity to be introduced to some wonderful art!
Added: Aug 2 2006 2:54PM (GMT)
City Glow...
Again another exciting display - I felt positively drawn to the work and enjoyed discovering it's lateral unfolding as the train moved off. Clever yet simple stuff. Echoes of recent Flaming Lips sleeve artwork...Superb! Lewis, Fulham
Lewis Nolan
City Glow...
Again another exciting display - I felt positively drawn to the work and enjoyed discovering it's lateral unfolding as the train moved off. Clever yet simple stuff. Echoes of recent Flaming Lips sleeve artwork...Superb! Lewis, Fulham
Lewis Nolan
Added: Jul 28 2006 8:57AM (GMT)
year of the dog
I dropped off my son at the david beckham academy in north greenwich on monday 24th july. It was his birthday treat and on returning to the station I saw the posters for The Year of the Dog,and was filled with emotion.You see, today, Friday 28th July is my sons birthday and it was also my mothers birthday,something they shared.Sadly my mum died in January this year so this is the first year that the birthday will not be shared.When I saw the pictures of people with their dogs they really got to me.Ihave a pictue of my mother and her dog Bonnie and in her memory I would like to display it somehow.We need more Art and Poetry on London Transport and I loved these posters of people with their dogs.
mike gall
year of the dog
I dropped off my son at the david beckham academy in north greenwich on monday 24th july. It was his birthday treat and on returning to the station I saw the posters for The Year of the Dog,and was filled with emotion.You see, today, Friday 28th July is my sons birthday and it was also my mothers birthday,something they shared.Sadly my mum died in January this year so this is the first year that the birthday will not be shared.When I saw the pictures of people with their dogs they really got to me.Ihave a pictue of my mother and her dog Bonnie and in her memory I would like to display it somehow.We need more Art and Poetry on London Transport and I loved these posters of people with their dogs.
mike gall
Added: Jul 27 2006 10:53PM (GMT)
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
remarkable and entirely thoughtful work which made me respond to the idea of the city and city life with an entirely new frame...
trenton oldfield
City Glow, Mountain Whisper
remarkable and entirely thoughtful work which made me respond to the idea of the city and city life with an entirely new frame...
trenton oldfield
Added: Jul 26 2006 9:38AM (GMT)
Chiho Aoshima
Just to say I saw the exhibition at Gloucester Road last night. Thought it was fantastic! Keep up the good work. Derek, Kennington
Chiho Aoshima
Just to say I saw the exhibition at Gloucester Road last night. Thought it was fantastic! Keep up the good work. Derek, Kennington
Added: Jul 18 2006 6:22PM (GMT)
PforA, highs and lows
I do spend a lot of time on the tube, as sad as that is, but I would like to give credit where its due with regards to the PLatform for Art work I have seen this year. For the most part I feel the work provides very valid stimulation in such a claustrophobic and ad-dominated environment. Unfortuneately I feel that some works waste this chance, the 'poems' if you can call them that. Four words in white on black is hardly going to excite any sort of response on such an alreday grey commute. But on the upside, the recent work at Piccadilly Circus is quite the opposite. I feel all of the works here are of a high standard, positive and interesting. In particular the work by Sinta Tantra. It is bright bold and sriking and the use of the shape of the station walls excellent. I only feel it is a shame that it is in a position where many people may miss it. Something like that on the platform would really brighten the journey, especially with the winter months not a million miles away. More please! Keep up the good work.
Mr. W. Irving
PforA, highs and lows
I do spend a lot of time on the tube, as sad as that is, but I would like to give credit where its due with regards to the PLatform for Art work I have seen this year. For the most part I feel the work provides very valid stimulation in such a claustrophobic and ad-dominated environment. Unfortuneately I feel that some works waste this chance, the 'poems' if you can call them that. Four words in white on black is hardly going to excite any sort of response on such an alreday grey commute. But on the upside, the recent work at Piccadilly Circus is quite the opposite. I feel all of the works here are of a high standard, positive and interesting. In particular the work by Sinta Tantra. It is bright bold and sriking and the use of the shape of the station walls excellent. I only feel it is a shame that it is in a position where many people may miss it. Something like that on the platform would really brighten the journey, especially with the winter months not a million miles away. More please! Keep up the good work.
Mr. W. Irving
Added: Jul 18 2006 6:09PM (GMT)
Art outside the Virgin shop
I have been in LOndon now from Poland for six weeks and I trhink it is the wonderfull that you are having the art in the tube stations from the students are very good. I think best of the pink one by Virgin, the bend with the walls and it is much fun at the end of my days to walk past on my way to home.
Gregor
Art outside the Virgin shop
I have been in LOndon now from Poland for six weeks and I trhink it is the wonderfull that you are having the art in the tube stations from the students are very good. I think best of the pink one by Virgin, the bend with the walls and it is much fun at the end of my days to walk past on my way to home.
Gregor
Added: Jul 17 2006 11:00AM (GMT)
Platform for Art
Platform for Art is one of the hightlights on an otherwise dull journey. The beautiful pieces of art that appear in odd and unexpected places make me smile to myself. It has become increasingly important to make the underground a place to trust and even sometimes enjoy after last years bombings. Platform for Art fills the underground with hope again
Holly McConnell
Platform for Art
Platform for Art is one of the hightlights on an otherwise dull journey. The beautiful pieces of art that appear in odd and unexpected places make me smile to myself. It has become increasingly important to make the underground a place to trust and even sometimes enjoy after last years bombings. Platform for Art fills the underground with hope again
Holly McConnell
Added: Jul 17 2006 9:58AM (GMT)
Platform for Art
Yet another fantastc way to let great art out into the world. I, as well as many artists, feel supported by opportunities like Platform for Art. The works displayed with Platform for Art are a breath of fresh air in the tube from the usual reams of branding and advertising. Job well done!
Lucy Brown
Platform for Art
Yet another fantastc way to let great art out into the world. I, as well as many artists, feel supported by opportunities like Platform for Art. The works displayed with Platform for Art are a breath of fresh air in the tube from the usual reams of branding and advertising. Job well done!
Lucy Brown
Added: Jul 16 2006 5:47PM (GMT)
Beatriz Milhazes Tube Stop
Just writing to express how much I am in love with the Beatriz Milhazes tube stop. I visited London back in May and took the tube daily. Everytime we'd stop in Gloucester I'd have to stop what I was saying and gaze at the walls! I am also writing about the poster I saw in the stop promoting the exhibit. The poster was her original drawings, explaining where to put each color. It also promoted the tube, exhibits, and the date. Is there any way I can purchase that poster? That would be the best souvenir from my trip. Thanks for your consideration, Shelley Moen Minneapolis, MN USA
Shelley Moen
Beatriz Milhazes Tube Stop
Just writing to express how much I am in love with the Beatriz Milhazes tube stop. I visited London back in May and took the tube daily. Everytime we'd stop in Gloucester I'd have to stop what I was saying and gaze at the walls! I am also writing about the poster I saw in the stop promoting the exhibit. The poster was her original drawings, explaining where to put each color. It also promoted the tube, exhibits, and the date. Is there any way I can purchase that poster? That would be the best souvenir from my trip. Thanks for your consideration, Shelley Moen Minneapolis, MN USA
Shelley Moen
Added: Jul 14 2006 3:24PM (GMT)
Moment to reflect
After feeling very much like one of the rat race, and being bombarded with adverts from the moment I leave my front door on my hour long commute, it is a welcome break to let something so agenda-free force its way in. I find the work commissioned through Platform for Art varied, thought provoking, and easy to walk away with and mull upon when occupying one's own orbit amidst the throngs. I hope to continue seeing its presence on the underground, in the same way it will continue to see me.
Moment to reflect
After feeling very much like one of the rat race, and being bombarded with adverts from the moment I leave my front door on my hour long commute, it is a welcome break to let something so agenda-free force its way in. I find the work commissioned through Platform for Art varied, thought provoking, and easy to walk away with and mull upon when occupying one's own orbit amidst the throngs. I hope to continue seeing its presence on the underground, in the same way it will continue to see me.
Added: Jul 14 2006 3:04PM (GMT)
Bill Fontana
Well done Platform for Art for encouraging such fabulous international artists to inspire us on the dreary commute to work! Bill Fontana's sound installation is really unusual at Southwark and it makes the most of our unique architectural landscape that we have in the city. I think it's really important to engage Londoners in public art and the commissions continue to successfully do just that.
Bill Fontana
Well done Platform for Art for encouraging such fabulous international artists to inspire us on the dreary commute to work! Bill Fontana's sound installation is really unusual at Southwark and it makes the most of our unique architectural landscape that we have in the city. I think it's really important to engage Londoners in public art and the commissions continue to successfully do just that.
Added: Jul 14 2006 2:42PM (GMT)
Year of the Dog
I just wanted to say how much I appreciated Suki Dhanda's Year of the Dog exhibition. They really made me smile as I commuted my way across London everyday.
Andrea Crisp
Year of the Dog
I just wanted to say how much I appreciated Suki Dhanda's Year of the Dog exhibition. They really made me smile as I commuted my way across London everyday.
Andrea Crisp
Added: Jul 10 2006 12:41PM (GMT)
Yinka Shonibare
I think this is a most beautiful new design by Yinka Shonibare for the tube map. It's fantastic that London Underground are continuing their long and excellent tradition of working with the best contemporary artists in London's tube network!
Jemima Montagu
Yinka Shonibare
I think this is a most beautiful new design by Yinka Shonibare for the tube map. It's fantastic that London Underground are continuing their long and excellent tradition of working with the best contemporary artists in London's tube network!
Jemima Montagu
Added: Jul 7 2006 1:14PM (GMT)
Wel done
I think Platform for Art is Amazing. It adds a little umph to the Underground. It is great to know that the Underground isn't just about trains, that it actually cares about people to the extent that it showcases up and coming artists. Well done PFA.
Wel done
I think Platform for Art is Amazing. It adds a little umph to the Underground. It is great to know that the Underground isn't just about trains, that it actually cares about people to the extent that it showcases up and coming artists. Well done PFA.
Added: Jun 30 2006 5:00PM (GMT)
P4Art makes my day
I wanted to write and thank you for all the lovely art interventions I enjoy on my way to work and throughout the journeys I make for various reasons in the city. Currently I'm particularly enjoying the grey poetry pieces which have lots of words scratched out ending with the unscratched out 'you'. Up until the 'you' I wasn't sure whether it was a sales piece or an art piece. The moment where I realised it was poetry, not selling me something, was a lovely moment. I actually do enjoy many of the ads for their graphic appeal, but the art offers different headspace and create scores for contemplation and reflection, which is extremely welcome on the busy network. I equally enjoy poems on the tube, and as a South Kensington Museum worker get great pleasure from the evolving programmes at Gloucester Road and the South Kensington tube tunnel. I must tell you there is mass outcry at the takedown of Beatrice's paintings, which have been much talked about amongst colleagues. With thanks Hannah Redler
P4Art makes my day
I wanted to write and thank you for all the lovely art interventions I enjoy on my way to work and throughout the journeys I make for various reasons in the city. Currently I'm particularly enjoying the grey poetry pieces which have lots of words scratched out ending with the unscratched out 'you'. Up until the 'you' I wasn't sure whether it was a sales piece or an art piece. The moment where I realised it was poetry, not selling me something, was a lovely moment. I actually do enjoy many of the ads for their graphic appeal, but the art offers different headspace and create scores for contemplation and reflection, which is extremely welcome on the busy network. I equally enjoy poems on the tube, and as a South Kensington Museum worker get great pleasure from the evolving programmes at Gloucester Road and the South Kensington tube tunnel. I must tell you there is mass outcry at the takedown of Beatrice's paintings, which have been much talked about amongst colleagues. With thanks Hannah Redler
jeremy-deller-tubeart
I enjoyed the Gandhi quote about speed while hastening on tothe Jubile line at Westminster. I had just been reminded that the French writer Pascal has said "The heart has its reasons which reason does not know ". That's a thought which could accompany anyone's day !
Maureen Green