Artist and Amateurs
With so many being isolated at home, people are feeling restless to do something, so this has been a pleasant way to have a community not only with those closest to us but also with friendly strangers on the world-wide-web.
If this challenge has done anything really, it’s built a community for people who love and appreciate art, whether or not they’re an artist.
The Astronomer
Ann Zumhagen-Krause nailed this reenactment of a Vermeer masterpiece; she got her husband involved—it seems they are both art enthusiasts. They covered a table with a patterned blanket, added a globe, found a chair with the same outline, and after some fun posing for the shot, it's almost picture perfect.
The light coming in the window is just right for the mood, and we bet they had a blast setting it up!
Pensive Pondering
To help promote people's artistic juices flowing, the Getty Museum has even posted a helpful guide on their website that gives tips on choosing an artwork, get the best light, and, finally, share on social media platforms.
Who said you need a paintbrush and canvas to modernize this masterpiece? It might not be the exact replica but it comes pretty close!
Snacks
It's not quite the same spread, but the attempt is certainly close enough. This Twitter user abandons having tea in fancy china, with buttered bread and opts for soda instead and sandwiches as he modernizes this still life.
This comparison is a clear reminder of how times have changed, with our modern diet becoming more focused on convenience and less about ritual.
Family Portrait
The most heartwarming part of this challenge is not just the creations, but how kind and generous people are when commenting about their favorite pieces.
When the Getty Museum team was thinking about what they could do during this trying time, with so many institutions being closed, it seemed natural that they thought of this idea. That what art could offer all of us during this time is a sense of community.