Davis Square T art tells area's story (Boston Globe)

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

"In April, members of the Davis Square Tiles Project began an effort to track down the children - now between 35 and 45 years old - who created the artwork at the Somerville T station. The goal was to find out how their lives have changed and how they view the changes in their old neighborhood. "


www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/10/project_chronicles_davis_square_over_30_years/

Comments

[in-parentheses.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting! I've been wanting someone to do this forever.

[livingadream.livejournal.com]

This is amazing! I've always wanted to know who drew the skunk. Hah

[ron_newman]

An earlier post on this subject: http://community.livejournal.com/davis_square/1754569.html
The project web site: http://davissquaretilesproject.com/

[plumtreeblossom.livejournal.com]

Awesome post! Unfortunately the project website is offline at the moment. Hope it comes back up soon so I can see it.

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

Thanks for linking to that article! I always love looking at those tiles. The thing that always impresses me is the wide range of cultures represented in the kids' names.

[talonvaki.livejournal.com]

I wish they'd do a similar project at Broadway T station...

[perich.livejournal.com]

This is a neat idea! I'm glad it's happening.

[kims98.livejournal.com]

I had heard about this so it was wonderful to get to read it. Those stories are fascinating, especially how the T stop changed Davis Square so much. It also is timely given the imminence of the Green Line Extension!