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• Page 3amuse a mini publication of things i like, love, and i want to share with others. i hope you like it too, but if you don't that's okay.
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• MOMA through my lensWalking through MoMA feels less like touring a museum and more like entering a living conversation. The galleries hum with movement, reflection, and quiet awe, where visitors become part of the artwork simply by standing before it. Faces tilt, bodies lean, phones lift, notebooks open. It feels like the art watches back. Reflections in glass, shadows on polished floors, and the choreography of people pausing and passing all fold into the experience, blurring the line between observer and exhibit. Under my lens, the museum becomes a layered composition, great masters of contemporary art framed not only by walls but by the human presence that animates them. Younger guests move through the space with a different rhythm. For them, MoMA is a playground of ideas, a fun and tactile learning experience where curiosity leads the way. They linger at interactive moments, laugh at unexpected forms, and absorb lessons without realizing they are studying at all. Between iconic works and thoughtfully curated photography exhibits, the museum offers entry points for every generation. It teaches without lecturing, inspires without insisting, and reminds us that art is not static. It lives, it evolves, and for a moment, it includes us.
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• Johanna HoffstenWhile visiting MoMA, I noticed the contrast between a black-and-white photography exhibit and a woman in a red dress. I photographed her, and she thought I was in her way. I explained she wasn't, I simply loved how her dress popped in the frame. After a brief exchange, I learned she was Johanna Hoffsten, an artist from Sweden. Featured here are several of her sculptures, a painting series, and her artist statement from her website. Ask me about her mom.
• Page 21"My art is a reflection of our time, a mirror of social dynamics, and a commentary on the state of the world. Through a style that combines playful colors with critique and humor with seriousness, I aim to challenge the viewer's perception and create reflection around societal norms and expectations. I express myself through multiple techniques-painting, sculpture, ceramics, installation, stop-motion, and film-to explore different perspectives and tell stories in ways that transcend the limitations of a single medium. For me, art is a way to understand the deeper structures that shape our reality, where each work is a response to the visible and hidden aspects of our society." Johanna Hoffsten | johannahoffsten.com 19
• Living My Best Housewife Life: The Family Album Painting Series20 amuse This is the takeover. The housewife who got tired of it all and decided to take matters into her own hands, to take center stage. To hell with it all! She's the new leader of the family. Not a Mrs. so-and-so, but her own person. Trapped in the housewife life of serving everyone but herself, she now demands recognition for her work. College educated, but pushed aside, forced to wait on her husband's every move. She's done playing by those rules.
• Page 23Here's a glimpse of Johanna's mother, who was also at MOMA. Joanne Posluszny-Hoffsten, the woman in the black sweater dotted with red hearts, is an accomplished artist in her own right. Born in Buffalo, New York, she has exhibited internationally and received the City of Linköping's Cultural Award in 2011. Her work spans emotionally charged series like *The Silence of Abuse* and romantic public installations such as *The Golden Love Pavilion* Trained in fine arts, literature, and film, she works primarily in mixed media and lives in Linköping, Sweden. Clearly, artistic talent runs in the family. Visit joannehoffsten.se it see more about her. 21
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• Page 25We stepped into the heart of New York City's most iconic neighborhood on an unforgettable walking tour of Bleecker Street, led by NYC licensed guide Dave King. From a hidden Picasso to the former homes of Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, Carrie Bradshaw, and even a few *Friends* apartments (top right of this page), the tour offered a deep dive into the creative pulse of the Village. Our first rest stop was McSorley's, the oldest pub in New York City. We ducked in from the cold for a few beers and great conversation walk with me
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• Page 27If you're anything like us, you'll be back. urbanhikerguide.com
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• Page 29Paparazzi New Year! Ringing in the New Year with a "Paparazzi New Year" photoshoot-flashy, fun, and buzzing with energy. Huge thanks to Black Cat Creative and to Gwyneth and Ryan Plowman for pulling it all together and kicking off the year in style. I had a blast using my new little lens, which leans into a disposable-camera vibe with dust spots, vignetting, and other unexpected quirks. I may not use it all the time, but for play and experimentation, it's a joy.
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• Page 37Reverie Fine Art was founded on a simple but powerful idea: to close the distance between artists and the people who love their work. By championing creators at every stage of their careers, the gallery cultivates an environment where discovery feels personal and inspiration arrives naturally. It is a place where conversations begin, connections take shape, and art is experienced not as a static object, but as a shared moment. Where creativity meets thoughtful curation, Reverie places storytelling at the center of the experience. Each work is selected not only for its visual presence, but for the voice and vision behind it. Featuring artists from around the globe, the collection feels at once expansive and intimate, a layered gathering of perspectives that encourages visitors to slow down, look closer, and linger with meaning.
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• Smalls Jazz ClubSmalls Jazz Club sits below street level like a well-kept secret, the kind New York pretends not to brag about while bragging anyway. Tucked into Greenwich Village, the room is intimate, brick walls, low ceilings, and a piano that seems to breathe along with the crowd. There's no traditional stage, just musicians and listeners sharing the same air, the same dim light, and an unspoken agreement to stay quiet and let the music lead. Nothing beats walking downstairs and stepping straight into live jazz from the Waldron Mahdi Ricks Quintet. Ice-cold cocktails, bowls of mixed nuts and olives, and a packed room of jazz lovers complete the scene. The low light turns my photos a little artsy and imperfect, but that feels right here. Smalls isn't about polish; it's about presence. These are moments meant to be felt and heard first, then remembered later, lingering long after the last note fades. smallslive.com amuse 39
• Page 42amuse ***WORK-PLAY-PASSION whatcha think?
• MOTTUASCAUTION I do my best to capture the "all dressed up" you in every photograph. It might take a little more time, but the results are always worth the wait.
• uh-myooz]dictionary.com verb (used with object), a-mused, a-mus-ing. to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner: She amused the guests with witty conversation.