Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of a local NYC artist who turns MetroCards into works of art!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Untapped New York<\/a><\/p>\n Jan 21, 2026 <\/p>\n January 21 2026<\/p>\n 2 min read<\/p>\n Share<\/p>\n Talk Highlights:Join lifelong New Yorker Thomas McKean<\/a> in his home studio for a virtual discussion about his unique artistic practiceDiscover how McKean transforms ordinary MetroCards into extraordinary collages that depict scenes of urban life in NYCSee examples of McKean’s art Hear about McKean’s fascinating family history, including his con artists great aunt and uncle who made a fortune selling dubious products to unsuspecting consumers<\/p>\n Photos courtesy of and art by Thomas McKean<\/p>\n About this Virtual Talk:<\/p>\n Thomas\u00a0McKean\u00a0fell in love with the MetroCard over twenty-five years ago and never looked back.\u00a0In this live, virtual talk with the artist, you will get an inside look at how he creates whimsical collages and sculptures out of MetroCards, inspired by the sights of New York City!<\/p>\n You will also get to learn about McKean’s intriguing family history, the subject of a new book he is working on, and have the chance to ask questions during an audience Q&A.<\/p>\n See Thomas McKean’s work on his website, here<\/a>!<\/p>\n About Thomas McKean:<\/p>\n McKean<\/a>\u00a0was born in New York, where he still lives. He has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, Time Out New York, newyorknico, Reuters, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the moment (among other projects),\u00a0McKean\u00a0is writing and illustrating (with MetroCard collages, of course) a history of his family – New Yorkers for many generations.<\/p>\n How do I sign up for this event?\u00a0<\/p>\n Click on the pink \u201cBook Here\u201d button to book this event for free!<\/p>\n I registered already, how do I join the event?<\/p>\n After signing up for the event, you will receive an email with a link from Zoom. Simply click on this link to join the event! Please check your junk mail if you can\u2019t find your Zoom link.<\/p>\n I missed the event, can I watch the replay?<\/p>\n Yes, you can! All registrants will receive an email with a link to watch the recording within 2 days of it airing live. You can also stream the recording in our on-demand video archive<\/a> (accessible to members at the Fan tier and higher), along with 300+ other past webinars!<\/p>\n Author<\/p>\n![\"Untapped](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769031915_495_b0000b0ea45c4d53eb9ed0b25c58d3b2.png\")
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\n Photo Courtesy of Thomas McKean<\/p>\n