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Alexander Chen (American, born 1981); Music by Tim Kahn; Courtesy of Alexander Chen and Tim Kahn
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1502, MTA.me, 2011
Alexander Chen used data from the New York City subway system to generate musical compositions. A plucked string plays when two train paths intersect. Sound by Tim Kahn.
Alexander Chen (American, born 1981); Sound by Tim Kahn; 15 seconds; Courtesy of Alexander Chen and Tim Kahn
- Map, New York City subway map
- plastic coated paper.
- Transfer from Exhibitions Department.
- 1995-71-27
- Drawing, The Subway
- pen and black ink on white wove paper.
- 1978-154-1
- Poster, Prototype for New York City Subway Map
- offset lithograph on white wove paper.
- Gift of Unknown Donor.
- 1987-24-1
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This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Senses: Design Beyond Vision.
