I wanted to highlight the architecture of DC's Metro train stations and did a little fieldtrip across the system. There are many things to admire from its vaulted ceilings to the entrances displaying artwork or quotes from famous poets. To see a list of the station with artwork, click here. "Many Metro stations were designed by Chicago architect Harry Weese and are examples of late 20th century modern architecture. With their heavy use of exposed concrete and repetitive design motifs, Metro stations display aspects of Brutalist design." (Wikipedia) ~ JM
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| It is hard to see, but across the top of the Dupont entrance is a poem by Whitman. https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/art-in-transit/ait-dupont-circle.cfm |
The installation consists of 20 intricately designed aluminum discs that are wall-mounted and back-lit with custom-made LED lights in the Farragut West Metro entrance on 17th Street.
