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.
Art
January 30, 2016

Hairstylist Creates Hair Dyeing Masterpieces Inspired by Classic Fine Art Paintings

For the past year, people have turned to their own hair as a canvas for their artistic interpretations of the world around them, finding a range of inspiration from baked goods to childhood tales of mythical creatures to the entire universe. Hairstylist Ursula Goff has certainly experimented with each of these trends, but now the creative colorist has embarked on a series that draws inspiration from art history.

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Design
December 11, 2015

Beautiful Glass Sculptures Inspired by a Vine’s Changing Seasons at Art Basel Miami

Art Basel Miami is a cultural celebration at the epicenter of contemporary art, making it an annual event that art aficionados flock to from all corners of the world. Filled with a rich sense of creativity, brilliant minds gather to share new and exciting viewpoints through artistic mediums. This year, they were joined by the “Parisian drink of choice”—Ruinart.

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Art
November 17, 2015

Buying Original Banksy Art Online through Barnebys

This post is sponsored by Barnebys. All auctions in one place. About two years ago, Banksy had a month-long residency in New York City. During this trip to the energetic city, the mysterious graffiti artist decided to sell his work on the streets by Central Park. Unbeknownst to passersby, they were authentic artworks by the real Banksy, being sold as ambiguous “Spray Art” for a mere $60.

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Art
September 10, 2015

Photorealistic Pastel Drawings of Landscapes Affected by Climate Change

For years, artist Zaria Forman has been traveling to the world's most environmentally endangered areas to keep a visual record of landscapes greatly impacted by climate change. She draws inspiration from her travels to create stunning, large-scale pastel drawings of the awe-inspiring views. This includes the melting of Arctic icebergs and rising sea levels slowly submerging flat lands like the Maldives.

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My Modern Met

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