Going Viral
The #GettyMuseumChallenge has transformed into a worldwide online exhibition, with re-creations popping up across Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, personal blogs, and even the news!
Everyone found their favorite art to re-create and their ideal re-creation to laugh at or shed a tear, whatever it is, we find them all very moving.
The Son of Man
Magritte's Famous Contribution to Surrealism is titled The Son of Man as one of the most recognizable paintings of the surrealist movement, Magritte's portrayal is both vague and straightforward, with the meaning left to the interpretation of the onlooker.
The man behind the floating apple in the second photo seemed to enjoy remaking this just as much, as he tweeted, "Great fun, thank you!"
Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Anna Burnazyan
Throughout the coronavirus, people have had to come up with creative ways to keep themselves preoccupied at home.
With some keeping their creative juices flowing by taking inspiration from some of the most recognizable artworks in history. There have been many art lovers that have taken on the challenge with so much vigor and vim!
What Would Your First Instinct Be?
Truthfully, this re-creation is no weirder than the original. Imagine someone coming up to you and saying, "check this gnarly gap in my chest,” and your first instinct stick your finger in it!
It’s rude to prod someone’s wound without permission, at least ask before you do it!
Andy Warhol
As social media marches on, this particular challenge feels timeless, much like many of these artworks. What a better way to celebrate art than to share all these ingenious creations around the world? Andy Warhol famously painted these Marilyn Monroes in 1967.