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Carnegie Hall Montage

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Carnegie Hall Montage

Josh Scharf
Artwork in porcelain enamel and ceramic tiles by Josh Scharf showing a colorful arrangement of portraits of performers.
“Carnegie Hall Montage” (1994) by Josh Scharf at 57th Street-7th Avenue Station. Photo: Rob Wilson

About the project

“Carnegie Hall Montage” is a colorful arrangement of images in porcelain on steel that shows the range of artists who have performed on the world-renowned stage. Some depict Carnegie Hall's classical pedigree, such as Leonard Bernstein and Marian Anderson, for example, while others portray the Beatles, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Eleanor Roosevelt, as testament to the importance of the stage. Nearby, hundreds of white tiles with text commemorate the names, professions, and appearance date of notables who graced Carnegie's stage. In the words of Carnegie Hall activist Gino Francesconi: "I have always felt that the subway station directly below Carnegie Hall should reflect the history of the building just as the subways of Moscow and Paris do their own cultural institutions... It reminds one of the connection between the city and its art."

About the artist

Josh Scharf is a freelance designer based in New York City.