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New York Thursdays Part 1

posted on Friday, 23 May 2014 @ 16:40

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The temperature for Monday-Wednesday was about 23-26C which was perfect for walking around the city. But the day I decided to go out and about, the temperature dropped to 17C with a side of rain. Eh I was super bored so I braved against the cold with my very cold-inappropriate clothes [white tank top, a $5 cardigan from F21 (I stated the price so you'll have an idea how THIN it is), leggings, pink socks, pink beanie and rubber shoes] and went to my favorite city on earth, New York.

First Stop:
Museum of Modern Art in 5th Ave - 53rd St. I'm getting acquainted with my streets now. I took the sub from 42nd Port Authority to this and it was a breeze. The subway can get confusing though and not because of the train selections (A,B,C,...,1,2,3...) but because of how vague the signs are on where it's headed. It's not tourist friendly. The most you'd see on signs are "(E) Uptown and Queens / take (4) during midnight".

I arrived on MoMA and there was already a line but I think it only took me 10 minutes to reach the front. I so wanted to show my university ID cause the ticket would only cost me $14 but eh, I was sure I'll fall in love with the place so I paid my real due which was $25.

This audio guide is free for everyone, you just have to leave a photo ID (no passports or credit cards). I seriously recommend getting this. Some artworks are plain to sight that you'd be amazed what this audio guide will point out.

I love this photo because it reminds me of me during this visit. People would usually stand in front of a painting for 10 seconds to take a picture of it then move to the next one. Audio guides are usually 2 minutes long so for 120 seconds, I'll usually just stand there in front gazing and analyzing.

Picasso. This is familiar to be but the explanation was just amazing... notice the difference between the reflection and the seemingly pregnant belly, and the face where half is normal half is painted.

Cause Jonathan.

I laughed during the explanation on this one. The irony. Can you spot it?

Liechtenstein.

View from the 5th floor

An onomatopoeia

Pencil on cloth

I didn't notice that this was a bed till it was pointed out.

Warhol

Numbers

Photograph section. Went in here cause it's Jonathan preferred form of art.

I looked out and longingly wished I lived in one of these apartments. I don't care if it's small because you get to go to MoMA any day of the week (except Tuesdays, they're closed on Tuesdays).

They have the sickest store in MoMA. Sickest collection of books from coffee table books, how-to, biographies etc. and notebooks too. I got these for me and my boyfriend. (L) Sticker Bomb cause I always wanted to slap on stickers on my laptop. I'm still looking for sticker souvenirs but I haven't found any. (R) A photography book for him.

I finished in MoMA at around 2:00PM. It's best to spend a whole day here or at least 3-4 hours since it's paid (unlike The Met) but aside from that, you have to absorb the amazing art!

(to be continued)

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