| Life Underground | |
|---|---|
 Some of the "Life Underground" bronze sculpture elements, including the sewer alligator | |
| Artist | Tom Otterness |
| Year | 2001 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 30 cm (12 in) |
| Location | 14th Street/Eighth Avenue New York City Subway station (A, C, E, and L trains), New York City |
Life Underground (2001) is a permanent public artwork created by American sculptor Tom Otterness for the New York City Subway's 14th Street/Eighth Avenue station, which serves the A, C, E, and L trains. It was commissioned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Arts for Transit program for US$200,000, one percent of the station's renovation budget.[1] This program has commissioned permanent works of art for public transportation facilities the MTA owns and operates.[2] This work is one of the most popular artworks in the subway system.[3]
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