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See the Station Artwork on the New Metro K Line

Inspired by the community, local artists showcase station work commissioned by Metro Art for the new K line.

Hyde Park K Line Metro Artwork by Carlson Hatton.

More than a dozen works of art by 14 artists were commissioned for the new Metro K Line that opened last week.

The rail line that opened Friday serves the communities of West Adams, Jefferson Park, Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park, Hyde Park, Inglewood, Westchester and more.

Click here for the story behind each piece. Click here for a guided tour of Metro artwork.

Artwork for the stations on the route was integrated at the plaza, concourse and platform levels. Riders will experience new neighborhood landmarks showcasing culture and community.

Artists include Ingrid Calame, Eileen Cowin, Kenturah Davis, Dean Erdmann, Sherin Guirguis, Carlson Hatton, Mara Lonner, Geoff McFetridge, Rebeca Méndez, Erwin Redl, Kim Schoenstadt, Jaime Scholnick, Shinique Smith and Mickalene Thomas.

The K Line connects to the Metro E Line (Expo), which travels between downtown LA and Santa Monica. By 2024, the K Line will also connect to the new LAX/Metro Transit Center Station, the new Aviation/Century Station and the Metro C Line.

 Eileen Cowin, you are heading in the right direction, Martin Luther King Jr. Station.
Carlson Hatton, Hyde Park Oasis
Layered Histories/Jaime Scholnick
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