Abstract subway mosaic in Grand Central captures a spiritual journey through NYC

Abstract subway mosaic in Grand Central captures a spiritual journey through NYC
By Aaron Ginsburg
April 29, 2025

A new glass mosaic in Grand Central offers a vibrant interpretation of New Yorkers’ journeys through the city. Unveiled on Monday by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), “Abstract Futures” spans 600 square feet at the 42nd Street/3rd Avenue entrance to the 7 train. Created by artist duo Sharmistha Ray and Dannielle Tegeder, the glass mosaic explores themes of “portals” and “journeys,” serving as a metaphor for the spiritual transformations many experience while navigating life in New York City…

Fabricated by Miotto Mosaic Art Studios, the installation marks the first public commission for Ray and Tegeder. The artists make up Hilma’s Ghost, a feminist collective they founded in the wake of the pandemic to celebrate underrepresented spiritual practices in art…For their first project as Hilma’s Ghost, the artist duo created a Tarot deck also titled “Abstract Futures,” now in its third circulation with nearly 1,500 decks.