Chronicling New York's subway art, a lifetime's work

The transcript describes a personal project to document the appearance of New York City's subway stations, focusing on the mosaic and design elements. The speaker shares their journey from initial inspiration to the project's evolution, detailing their dedication and the project's scope. They aim to record all stations, crediting those who contributed to their creation. The project began in 1978, with an initial completion goal of 2030, now extended to 2040. The speaker expresses a deep commitment, viewing the project as their life's purpose and identity.

What initially inspired the narrator to explore the New York subway stations?

• A school project

• A book he read

• A conversation with his father

• A documentary he watched

What was the narrator's original plan for his exploration of the subway stations?

• To conduct a series of interviews

• To write a short article

• To make a short film

• To create a detailed book

How does the narrator describe his commitment to documenting the subway stations?

• A temporary task

• A casual interest

• A consuming project

• A part-time hobby

What is the narrator's main purpose for documenting the subway stations?

• To sell the documentation

• To create a tourist guide

• To give credit to the creators

• To win an award

By what year does the narrator hope to complete his project?

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050