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“Freedom is the best thing”

“Freedom is the best thing”

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by MHJohnsen
“Freedom is the best thing” read the caption next to the first moomin, drawn as philosopher Immanuel Kant, by artist and writer Tove Jansson. While her best-known creations are adorable, t... Read More
The road ill-advisedly taken

The road ill-advisedly taken

Posted on November 22, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
I have been given a slot to write a very short creative piece for a small publication as part of the Academic Writing Festival at my University. Exciting stuff, and I am looking forward to getting my ... Read More
Salieri the villain

Salieri the villain

Posted on February 28, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
“I will speak for you, Father. I speak for all mediocrities in the world. I am their champion. I am their patron saint.” If I had to choose a favourite film, it would be Amadeus, almost so... Read More
Painting the North

Painting the North

Posted on February 20, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
Kaare Espolin Johnson (1907-1994) depicted the nature and culture of northern Norway better than any other artist I know. He would typically start with a black surface, then scratch white lines in the... Read More
Song for David Bowie

Song for David Bowie

Posted on January 25, 2017April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
It’s been more than a year since David Bowie passed away, striking the first notes in what has at times seemed like a 12-month long symphony of grief, strife and unpleasantness (despite the occa... Read More
David Bowie

David Bowie

Posted on January 11, 2016April 21, 2019 by MHJohnsen
“Check ignition and may God’s love be with you.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYMCLz5PQVw... Read More

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