Get to know the person behind the photographs.
Join
@mtaartsdesign on May 7 for a live taping of the public‑radio show Person Place Thing, where guests reveal their story through just three choices: one person, one place, and one thing that matters most to them. Simple idea, unforgettable conversations.
This episode features industrial photographer
@christopherpaynephoto , known for his striking images of American manufacturing. From piano factories and textile mills to the
@mta ’s Coney Island Overhaul Shops, his photographs spotlight the beauty, precision, and dedication inside the places where things are made.
Be part of the conversation — and don’t miss his “Made in America” exhibition at
@cooperhewitt to see the work up close.
📍 New York Transit Museum, Brooklyn 🗓️ Thursday, May 7, 6–8pm 🎺 Live music by MTA Music performers Dingonek Street Band (
@dingonek ) 🎟️ Tickets via link in bio