Issue 61 - New York, I Love You

02/01/2021

From This Issue

Letter from the Editor: Pompous Ass

Letter from the Editor Aleksandr Karjaka -
She had had enough. "Pompous Ass!" echoed through the ornate Victorian in Oak Park. I was 7 years old and finally had pushed my...
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New York I Love You

Lifestyle Aleksandr Karjaka -
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New York, I Love You

Fashion Aleksandr Karjaka -
Arrogance is underrated. Period. It takes something to make your way out to New York, let alone be an artist out here. I'm in love with New York. I've dreamt of New York since I was a teen, even though Chicago will always be home. I've always had confidence border lining arrogance, or so I've been told. This city kind of pushes you over that line, and for good reason. You are a speck in a sea of voices within a small sliver of an island of the world that is called, Manhattan.
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Karjaka Magazine

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Aleksandr Karjaka
Aleksandr Karjaka
Aleksandr Karjaka came to New York for the music, but stayed for the visuals. As a classically trained musician, he’s had the honor of performing with some of the greatest musicians, and artistic houses, in the world. Often quoted as "Listening through his eyes." he's photographed the lives and stories of thousands of artists of all fields over the years. Here are their KARJAKA portraits.

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