I’m Daniel and I go to high school in the Bronx. I’m seventeen years old and that means I can drive! Woo hoo! Each summer I’m a lifeguard at a summer camp. I don’t really like school but I love the MoMA program because there are so many amazing people there. My partner and I worked hard on this podcast so I hope you enjoy it!

Hey guys! I’m Kim and I’m a junior in high school. I came to the United States when I was in the fourth grade and I’ve been adjusting to the new environment ever since. School here is very different but I love the variety of extracurricular activities here. This year I’ve been part of the Cross Country team, Latin Club, Children’s Charity Club, the design manager for the school play, and manager of the wrestling team. The reason I joined YAC is because I love art and I want to learn more about it. So far, I’ve learned many things, for example compromising (I’m tough meat!). Finally, the last thing you should know about me is that food will cheer me up any day!

My parents immigrated to America and I was born and raised in Flushing, New York. Even through they lived in poverty and only had enough to eat and to wear, they taught my sister and me to appreciate everything they gave us and I am thankful for what they gave me. I’m also glad that I have the opportunity to be in YAC this year. In my podcast you’ll hear a lot of debate because art isn’t always about the facts. It’s about people’s different perceptions and points of view.

Hi, my name is Tashonna. I was born on the small island of Jamaica and raised in Brooklyn. I’m a "nature child"—I love nature and all the beauty it holds. Art is part of my heart. Whether paintings or landscapes, it lights up my life. I’m an environmentalist and humanitarian and one day I would love to join the Peace Corps to help alleviate as much hatred in the world as possible. Parties, movies, shopping, playing my violin, swimming, and writing are what I do best. Meeting new people and seeing new things make the days worth living.

Hi my name is Tomasz. I'm sixteen years old and I live in New York City. Initially I had no idea YAC would involve producing a podcast. I was really excited. I couldn't believe I was actually going to be able to make something that any visitor could listen to. After all, it was as close as I would ever get to being in the Museum's "collection." We spent a few weeks trying to find paintings that caught our attention, but one day I noticed the view of the atrium and I was amazed by how cool everything looked. The design was sharp and captivating. The sense of seeing the Museum function had its effect on me. So after a rollercoaster of a ride, we've finally brought to you our podcast on the Museum’s architecture. Enjoy it!

I have an interest in museums because they give me a chance to see how other people view different aspects of their world. And I love how a piece of art can evoke many emotions all at one time. Museums are also fantastic because they are a great inspiration for my own artwork.

What I like about my podcast is that even though it presents two conflicting views of Jasper Johns’s Flag, it still allows people to interpret the work in their own way.

I live in Brooklyn. I’m very interested in Business and Engineering. I also have a deep interest in art.

I find that art opens people's eyes to a new world. When you really start to pay attention to art you start to see things you have never seen before. You can feel the artist’s effort and patience through his or her work. Museums are a great place to visit. I live in the big city of New York and I can see all types of art that opens my eyes to different views on life. Through these works I feel as if I grow mentally and physically, making me a stronger person.

My group members and I put a lot of work into this podcast. We collaborated, even though sometimes we viewed things differently.

Art is a gateway to imagination and creativity. I think the most appealing aspect of art is that it is boundless and it has no rules. Art has the ability to bring together people from different parts of the world. It allows us to connect with other cultures.

Our podcast is informational and humorous. It evokes different ideas and perspectives. It gives visitors a VIP tour of the artworks.

Art is something where your interpretation cannot be wrong. The possibilities are endless.

People should listen to our podcast because we have all worked extremely hard on it, and it is funny and informative. Our podcast is for teens, by teens. Everyone learns something new every day, and by listening to our podcast, people will learn and form their own opinions based on the information we have given them.

When you visit a museum, you will be with people who, although they may be interested in the same art that you are, will have immensely different opinions of them. Being in a museum allows you to see the world in a different way and also to impart your views on others.

Everyone can and should listen to our podcast because we worked really hard on it. Plus, it's made by teens, so it's not overly didactic or boring. You’ll be able to learn all the behind-the-scenes secrets of art and question the artwork you see. If you still aren’t convinced, listen for the super cool sound effects!

Museums like MoMA that dare to present ideas in a unique way really appeal to me. MoMA looks at the world through a visionary's perspective rather than following the standard. Museums create a direct relationship between the artist and viewer, which is why there is always an aura of connection and inspiration.

Our podcast on Jasper Johns’s Flag does not present the same redundant information about the artist and painting in a monotonous voice, but rather, creates a connection between visual art and poetry. We thought such a presentation would encourage the audience to think more critically about the piece and truly grasp the meaning of it. Hope you enjoy it!

I’m interested in art because it is a way to express myself. I draw if I am angry to kind of lead my anger out. I draw when I am happy to picture this moment so I can remember it later. I believe that music, drawing, graffiti, and anything that shows others some point is art.

My name is Max. I’m from Morningside Heights in Manhattan. I enjoy many things, including reading, drawing, watching movies, and exploring New York. Um, yeah. That’s about it.

I’m interested in art, because to me, it is complete freedom. There are no rules in art, unlike many other things in life. I also like the fact that art documents society for all the generations to come. I’m interested in museums because they offer a chance to see all of this documentation and freedom. I think my podcast will be more relatable and understandable than others, because I’m me, not an art historian or curator.

I’m from the Bronx, and my interests are mainly in the arts. I love to draw, paint, and take photos. Other than that I really like to read and watch TV, like most teenagers, I guess.

I’m interested in art and art museums because they really “keep me going.” Ever since I can remember, creating art has been something that I am really passionate about, and I love learning about artists as well.

The podcast is awesome!!! I don’t think that anyone had much experience in making podcasts, so we all worked really hard. OOF was a really cool painting to learn about and people had some really interesting responses to it. The painting was so different from anything else that we saw in the museum.

My name is Michelle and I’m from the Bronx. I’m interested in writing and drawing.

I’m very interested in museums and art. While growing up, I never experienced anything outside of the Bronx but I always enjoyed drawing. Because I’m not a very good artist, I thought of museums as a way to enjoy art, history, and the point of views of others. Museums are also a good way to experience New York.

Our podcast shows the ideas and thoughts that people have when they walk into a museum and look at an artwork. It shows the ideas of ordinary people who are experiencing the Museum just like you.

My name is Paloma Hedda Ines. It is a mouthful to say and read, so the majority of the people I know don’t remember my middle names. But I find them to be an important part of who I am because they represent my heritage, of both European and Hispanic decent. I am most interested in art and chemistry, mainly the conceptual part of chemistry, not just plugging numbers into given formulas.

One thing I find so beautiful about art is that there is no language barrier. On a given day, people from all over the world come to see paintings, and no matter what language they speak, the paintings can still evoke the same feelings and sensations. It’s hard to communicate without words, but art can and does.

What I find really interesting about the podcast we have created is the time period the art is from. When you first look at a lot of the art on the Museum’s fourth floor, the meaning, or inspiration behind it isn’t really obvious. There are many green blocks or paintings made out of a single color that don’t initially make sense. The podcast gives some context of the time the art was created in. The podcast isn’t meant to impose one opinion on the listener, but offers a variety of interpretations and thoughts that art can inspire.

I’ve been interested in art since I was in the fifth grade and I used to trace and copy any type of art that I liked at the time, which was cartoon art or whatever was on after school was out. The reason I find myself interested in museums is because I like to see what other types of art are out there and I can make mine better based on what I’ve seen.

People should listen to our podcast because it appeals to everyone that is interested in art (and even if you are not, it’s cool). I didn’t even know what a podcast was until I came into this program and went through the process of making one. Now I would love to hear a lot of other podcasts about many different things, not just art.