George Segal's Subway (1968) at The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse
Currently featured in the Pop Art exhibition at The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse in Miami, George Segal's environmental sculpture Subway (1968) will be on display until April 4, 2026. An influential American sculptor from 1924 to 2000, Segal is celebrated for his life-sized plaster casts of human figures, crafted by enveloping models in plaster-soaked bandages. These ghostly white figures are often set in authentic environments to highlight themes of isolation and the anonymity of modern life. Subway includes elements from a vintage New York City subway car salvaged from a junkyard, merging it with his iconic plaster figures, including at least one seated figure. The artwork reflects the crowded yet isolating nature of 1960s public transit, exploring themes of social distance and universal solitude. Some interpretations suggest racial or social commentary, particularly regarding seating rights in the late 1960s. This piece is part of the Margulies Collection and appeared in a VernissageTV video on December 1, 2025, in Miami.
Key facts
- George Segal's Subway (1968) is an environmental sculpture.
- The work is in the collection of The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse.
- It is currently featured in the Pop Art exhibition at The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse in Miami.
- The exhibition runs until April 4, 2026.
- Segal (1924–2000) was an American sculptor associated with Pop Art and figurative assemblage.
- He created life-sized plaster casts by wrapping models in plaster-soaked bandages.
- Subway incorporates parts of an actual vintage New York City subway car salvaged from a junkyard.
- The work includes at least one seated plaster figure.
- The piece evokes the everyday urban experience of 1960s New York public transit.
- VernissageTV published a video about the work on December 1, 2025.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse
- VernissageTV
Locations
- Miami
- United States
- New York City