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Data Vandals Newsstand
As part of the MTA’s Vacant Unit Activation Program, the Data Vandals created a data-art gallery on the downtown 6-train platform at 51st & Lexington.

When the space is open, it is a place for conversation, featuring rotating surveys, changing exhibitions, in-person events, talks, music, and a free newspaper. Riders can share their experiences with others and build a new community in an unusual place in the city. Check out our survey results section to track how the conversation is flowing. When closed, the outside mural details  New York’s history and showcases data and facts for the 52,000 straphangers that pass by daily.

Part of the MTA’s Vacant Unit Activation Program:
https://www.mta.info/agency/mta-real-estate/vacant-unit-activation-program/current





Archtober + Data Vandals October Takeover (see more here)


Various Event photos (see more here)





This micro-documentary follows Jen Ray (artist) and Jason Forrest (dataviz) as they open a data-art gallery on the downtown 6 platform of the 51st & Lexington NYC subway station.

Directed by Addison Wood




Details of the first mural:


More about the Newspaper here!




Surveys - See the results








New York By The Numbers





Cleaning & Setting up the Newsstand






Mural images from digital mockup 


Archtober, September - November 2026:


Launch design, April-September 2026:


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Data Vandals is Jen Ray and Jason Forrest. We bring people together through exhibitions, performances, and workshops, collaborating with global brands, universities, and social groups worldwide.

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