Title: Map of London Underground
Artist: David Shrigley
Published by: Transport for London
Year: 2006
Size: 634mm x 1015mm (25 x 40 inches)
In 2006 Platform for Art (renamed Art on the Underground in 2007) commissioned David Shirgley to design a cover of the London Underground pocket Tube map.
Art on the Underground is London Underground's ground-breaking arts programme, recognised around the world as one of the best examples of public realm contemporary art. High quality art and design are the essence of London Underground's (LU) globally recognised brand, and have been in place since Frank Pick established the concept of 'Total Design' for the network to be its unifying principle. Art on the Underground is built on this crucial legacy. It is central to London Underground's identity and dedicated to building on LU's renowned artistic heritage. It has been hugely successful in positioning LU at the heart of London's cultural life, and has been universally acclaimed, having recently won the international Cultural Action award for art on public transport.