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.
Photography
June 9, 2015

Intimate Portraits of Mothers Embracing the Beauty of Their Postpartum Bodies

Mother of two Neely Ker-Fox has been utilizing her talents as a photographer to promote a more positive and supportive view of the human body, particularly the woman's postpartum figure, through her ongoing series titled Perfect Imperfections. “We as humans all have insecurities and we are all scarred, imperfect and flawed in some way physically and emotionally,” Ker-Fox wrote on her blog. But, the photographer explains, none of these “imperfections” warrant body shaming.

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Art
June 3, 2015

Psychedelic Mandalas Are Turned Into Intricately Designed Edible Vegan Cakes

Los Angeles-based pastry chef Stephen McCarty (aka Sukhavati Raw Desserts) takes every opportunity to merge his culinary profession with his passion for veganism, Buddhism, and art. With the kitchen as his studio, the counter as his canvas, and raw, vegan ingredients as his materials, the talented foodsmith turns the traditional Buddhist art of mandalas into edible confectionaries.

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Photography
February 21, 2014

Photographer Reveals Beautiful Landscapes and Rich Cultures

After getting a glimpse of medical professional-turned-photographer Weerapong Chaipuck‘s stunning series of travel and landscape photography, we knew we had to share a little bit more from his growing collection–ones that have more of a personal touch, featuring the wonderful people he's met along his travels. The Thai photographer's images offer more than just aesthetically pleasing views of nature. They present depth in both the rich landscapes and diverse people within each environment.

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Design
February 20, 2014

Man Spends $35,000 to Transform Home into Cat Playground

With the help of construction company Trillium Enterprises, one Californian man upgraded his home into an oasis for his eighteen cats. Located in Goleta, California, the $35,000 renovation transformed the ordinary abode by adding colorful, complementing ledges (or “catwalks”) all around the house. Every room, from the master bedroom and personal office to the kitchen and bathroom, has playful accommodations for the owner's furry little friends.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.