Posts by Pinar Noorata

Pinar

Pinar Noorata is the Managing Editor at My Modern Met. She is a writer, editor, and content creator based in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her BA in Film and Media Studies from CUNY Hunter College and is an alumni of the Center for Arts Education’s Career Development Program in NYC. She has worked at major TV, film, and publishing companies as well as other independent media businesses. When she isn’t writing, editing, or creating videos herself, Pinar enjoys watching movies, reading, crafting, drawing, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.
Drawing
December 1, 2017

77-Year-Old Man “Paints” Beautiful Japanese Landscapes on Excel Spreadsheets

While most digital artists opt to use Photoshop or other similar digital imaging software, 77-year-old Japanese artist Tatsuo Horiuchi chooses to work with Microsoft Excel to produce his beautiful works of art. His “paintings” are remarkably intricate works that mimic traditional Japanese paintings that offer scenic views of natural landscapes rich with cultural motifs.

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Entertainment
February 27, 2017

Stunning Celebrity Portraits Taken at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2017

The 89th annual Academy Awards took place last night, and it was definitely one to remember. For those who tuned in, the biggest, most memorable moment of the Oscars 2017 happened in the last 15 minutes when La La Land was mistakenly awarded “Best Picture of the Year”—an award meant for the critically acclaimed Moonlight. This awkward gaffe caused quite a stir (and a lot of confusion)

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Art
November 29, 2016

Artist Uses Denim Jeans to Create Realistic Scenes of Everyday Life

A brush and canvas make a perfect pair for producing beautiful art, but creatives like UK-based Ian Berry love to think outside of the box. This unconventional artist has pushed aside the paintbrush and picked up a pair of jeans. Denim is his medium of choice and there’s no tricks or illusions to his creations. “Everything you see in my work is denim, nothing else, no paint, nor bleach,” he tells us in an email.

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My Modern Met

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