Karl Haendel | Los Angeles Times

The artist talks about his public art commission for the LA Metro's new D Line opening.

Karl Haendel, who was one of the artists to be selected for the public art commission for the LA Metro's new D Line, was interviewed by Iris Kwok for the LA Times. The artist talks about wanting to capture portraits of people’s hands to highlight craftsmanship and labor and provides insightful behind-the-scenes information on how his project came to be. You can read the full article here. 

 

11 May 2026