Platform for Art: Art on Underground

Platform for Art began in 2000 as an extension to and to build upon London Underground's long history of commissioning high calibre art and design in every area of its corporate identity. This cultural heritage includes its station architecture, its signage (always in the Johnston typeface), the design of its posters (working with a wide range of artists and graphic designers such as Edward McKnight Kauffer and Man Ray), the famous round logo, the commission of art works as part of stations, such as Paolozzi's mosaic at Tottenham Court Road station, and the map designed by Harry Beck.