Last Monday the MTA debuted its latest zoetrope, "Union Square in Motion," in the Union Square subway station, which consists of two "digital lenticular linear zoetropes that project nine sets of still abstract images, which create the illusion of animation for commuters passing by," reports WNYC.
"Union Square in Motion" is the largest of its kind in the world, claim its creators – six artists and two producers out of Parsons via The New School of Design. The nature of the project makes it so that when viewed from different angles different images appear. "The goal of the installation is to give riders a break, making their experience a little more interesting and enjoyable," claims the groups Facebook page.
Passersby have either disregarded the installation in the midst of their mid-morning, afternoon, or daily rush, or stood mesmerized, alleviated from the pangs of their working lives by the magical synapses this zoetrope inspires within their minds.
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