As the MetroCard slips into history, New York artist Thomas McKean transforms this everyday relic into art. 💳 For decades, McKean has collected discarded MetroCards, reworking them into dense collages and sculptural compositions that mirror the city’s layered identity. 💳 His work has been exhibited at institutions including the New York Transit Museum and the Museum of the City of New York, where personal memory meets urban history. 💳 A small piece of plastic becomes a shared portrait of life

21K views · 283 reactions | To celebrate 28 years at the MTA, New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow stopped by the NYCT Signal School, where employees learn how to inspect, repair and operate the signal equipment that is essential for running our 24/7 subway system. Fun fact: Demetrius started his career at the MTA as a signal maintainer for the LIRR! | Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA | Facebook