More than A to B

During the 1970s and 80s London Regional Transport commissioned a number of artists to help modernize and brighten up the underground system.

Paolozzi was chosen to design mosaics for the Tottenham Court Road tube station, to which he responded with what he called, an ‘alphabet’ of images, representing the vibe and culture of the surrounding area.

In this original coloured study we can see how Paolozzi has incorporated symbols for life above ground in his work. Seemingly abstract forms become music records, saxophone keys or electronic chips and all are fused together in a vibrant celebration of urban living.

To see more of Paolozzi’s studies, here’s your stop.

If, on the other hand, the tube makes you feel more like this...

Tube Train by David Kirk, 2010

...jump off here.