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Classic Works of Art Re-Imagined

“American Gothic” remake by Jesse John Hunniford
“American Gothic” by Grant Wood
One of the most creative competitions we've seen in a while involves imitating an established piece of artwork. Adobe had originally created an art competition that was open only to UK students for a grand prize of 10,000. Canadian art blog Booooooom! joined forces with Adobe to accommodate those outside of the UK, creating an opportunity to compete for a copy of the entire Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection ($899). The competition called for entries in the form of photographs.

The contest received a wide range of submissions from individuals remaking popular artworks, some adding a modern twist to the classics. The competition has come to a close and now they have the difficult challenge of picking the best out of the bunch. I'm glad I don't have to choose because some of these, despite being recreations, are highly original.


“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932?  remake by Ollie Jarman
“Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932? by Henri Cartier-Bresson


“Vase with 12 Sunflowers” remake by Qi Wei Fong
“Vase with 12 Sunflowers” by Vincent van Gogh


“Self portrait dedicated to Dr. Eloesser” remake by Yesenia Caloca
“Self portrait dedicated to Dr. Eloesser” by Frida Kahlo


“Portrait of Frida Kahlo” remake by Danilo Ursini
“Portrait of Frida Kahlo” by Nickolas Muray


“The Girl With The Pearl Earring” remake by Nienke Zondervan
“The Girl With The Pearl Earring” by Johannes Vermeer


“Self Portrait 1889” remake by Seth Johnson
“Self Portrait 1889” by Vincent van Gogh


“La bonne foi” remake by Noemi Mazzucchelli
“La bonne foi” by Magritte


“Portrait of Sylvia Von Harden” remake by Stephan Hoffman & SoYeon Kim
“Portrait of Sylvia Von Harden” by Wilhelm Heinrich Otto Dix


“Therese Revant” remake by Chloe Van Overmeir
“Therese Revant” by Balthus


“Narcissus” remake by Max Zerrahn
“Narcissus” by Caravaggio


“David and Goliath” remake by Miguel Iturbe
“David and Goliath” by Caravaggio


“The Last Supper” remake by Kiran McCandless
“The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci


“Caf Terrace at Night” remake by Jonathan Pruc
“Caf Terrace at Night” by Van Gogh

via [Booooooom]

Pinar

Pinar Noorata (she/her) is the Editorial Director at My Modern Met. She is a writer, editor, and content creator based in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her BA in Film and Media Studies from CUNY Hunter College. She has worked at major TV, film, and publishing companies as well as other independent media businesses. She also runs her own art & culture newsletter called The High Low. She first joined the My Modern Met team in 2011 as a Contributing Writer, pitching and publishing articles about a wide range of topics. Her expertise in visual media lends itself to in-depth analysis of varied art forms, including but not limited to painting, illustration, sculpture, installation, design, and photography. Pinar has a particular affinity for spotlighting up-and-coming artists, affording them a platform and offering a voice to lesser-heard individuals looking to break through, especially BIPOC creatives. She has helped multiple artists make a name for themselves and reach a wider audience over 10+ years as a writer and editor (both through long-form articles and short-form videos). When she isn’t writing, editing, or creating videos herself, Pinar enjoys watching films and TV, reading, crafting, drawing, frequenting museums and galleries, and volunteering at her local animal shelter.
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