Posts by Pinar Noorata

Pinar

Pinar Noorata (she/her) is the Editorial Director at My Modern Met. She is a writer, editor, and content creator based in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her BA in Film and Media Studies from CUNY Hunter College. She has worked at major TV, film, and publishing companies as well as other independent media businesses. She also runs her own art & culture newsletter called The High Low. She first joined the My Modern Met team in 2011 as a Contributing Writer, pitching and publishing articles about a wide range of topics. Her expertise in visual media lends itself to in-depth analysis of varied art forms, including but not limited to painting, illustration, sculpture, installation, design, and photography. Pinar has a particular affinity for spotlighting up-and-coming artists, affording them a platform and offering a voice to lesser-heard individuals looking to break through, especially BIPOC creatives. She has helped multiple artists make a name for themselves and reach a wider audience over 10+ years as a writer and editor (both through long-form articles and short-form videos). When she isn’t writing, editing, or creating videos herself, Pinar enjoys watching films and TV, reading, crafting, drawing, frequenting museums and galleries, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.
Art
August 5, 2013

Surreal Symbolic Sculptures by Michael Alfano

Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based sculptor Michael Alfano creates surreal sculptures that use the human body and face to interpret philosophical ideas. The gifted artist's creations blur the line between figurative and abstract as each piece incorporates elements of both to present a thought-provoking structure. Alfano says, “The best art engages, generates discussion, and brings about change. My art compels viewers to experience, think, and understand life more fully.

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Art
July 31, 2013

Funny Portraits of Birds with Luscious Heads of Hair

Coiffure le Bird is an interesting collaboration between photographer Rene Mesman and the creative postproduction specialists at Souverein Weesp that features a series of portraits of birds, each with its own luscious head of hair. Each feathery fowl–a trio consisting of an owl, a crow, and a falcon–boasts a voluminous mane, the kind meant for shampoo and conditioner commercials. Whether you're a blonde, brunette, or redhead, there's a bird to represent you.

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Photography
July 29, 2013

Hilarious GIFs of Nicolas Cage as Disney Princesses

When you think of Disney Princesses, your mind may not automatically go to Nicolas Cage but this funny photo collection might change that. BuzzFeed staff member Jen Lewis created these hilarious gifs of the film star's animated face replacing that of the beautifully enchanting female leads like Cinderella and Snow White. The internet's inexplicable fascination with the National Treasure star is taken to a whole other level with these moving images.

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Design
July 23, 2013

1920s Lightbulb Voltage Tester Transforms into Personal Bar

Inspired by an early 20th century light bulb voltage tester that was discovered in a factory in Germany, this hinged metallic replica opens up to reveal an impressive bar. Equipped with three shelves, three stemware racks, and five slots for wine bottles, the 265-pound iron ball is fully capable of storing all the best liquor, spirits, and barware. The unique design also exudes an overwhelming sense of masculinity.

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