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People stuck at home during quarantine are letting their creativity loose. The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles challenged art lovers to post photos of themselves recreating their favorite masterpieces from home and the response has been massive.

The Getty Museum challenge, where you have to recreate your favorite work of art with 3 things lying around your home, was inspired by the Tussen Kunst en Quarantaine (Between Art and Quarantine) Instagram account from Amsterdam. And the Getty’s not the only one inspiring people to show their love of art during quarantine: the Pinchuk Art Centre in Kyiv, Ukraine is doing the same.

Bored Panda reached out to the Getty, so scroll down for our interview with the museum's representative. You can check out our previous posts about art recreations during the lockdown right here and here.

More info: Getty.edu | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | PinchukArtCentre.org

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Neue Galerie New Yorkinspiration Of The Day - Lady With Fan By Gustav Klimt (1917-1918) And The Gorgeous Muse

Neue Galerie New Yorkinspiration Of The Day - Lady With Fan By Gustav Klimt (1917-1918) And The Gorgeous Muse

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According to the Getty's representative, the museum still keeps on getting challenge submissions. "They keep coming! More than 100 a day," she said.

"The online challenge has reached many people around the world who may not be in a position to visit Los Angeles or Getty. We hope they’ll be inspired to come when they get a chance," the museum representative told us.

She also confirmed that many of the museum staff are working at home, while a number are working on site to "ensure the collections and grounds are safe and well maintained." The representative also revealed that everyone's eager to get on site to see their coworkers and work with the collections once again.

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The Way They Nailed Getty Museum Challenge

The Way They Nailed Getty Museum Challenge

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Bored Panda also previously spoke to the Getty Museum’s team to learn more about the challenge and the huge number of submissions they’ve gotten. Annelisa Stephan, assistant director for digital content strategy at the Getty, told us that they have “lost count" of all the photos that people have sent them. According to her, the submissions number "many thousands."

"In addition to the ones posted publicly, there have been hundreds and hundreds more DM'd to us! We didn't expect such a reaction in our wildest dreams—we thought a few people might enjoy the activity, but it clearly struck a chord!" Annelisa revealed.

"People have been so creative and so supportive of other people's creations, cheering them on, laughing, and celebrating their favorites. We've received creative responses from the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia,” she said. “We've also been thrilled to see kids of all ages getting into the act, and high school teachers organizing their art history students to incorporate the challenge into their classwork. It's a great way to look at and learn about art while being creative with constraints."

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Recreation Of Pablo Picasso's Painting "A Women With A Bird"

Recreation Of Pablo Picasso's Painting "A Women With A Bird"

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My Contribution To The Getty Challenge. The Birth Of Venus By Botticelli

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Lady 1-Ply, Keeper Of Non-Perishables And Protector Of The Soap

Lady 1-Ply, Keeper Of Non-Perishables And Protector Of The Soap

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Another Getty representative told Bored Panda that the museum is always developing new online resources. One of the newest additions was a video of the Getty’s "wonderful but now-shuttered Michelangelo exhibitions."

The Getty is still closed because of the coronavirus, however, the museum is helping its local community out. In fact, the Getty donated thousands of gloves and hundreds of masks to UCLA Health to help out doctors and nurses fighting Covid-19. Since then, the museum is looking for new ways to help both the local and global communities.

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Happy To Share The Result Of Our New Experiment, The Three Day Online Workshop #tobeamuseathome That Was Streemed Last Week

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Our Take On The DIY Classic Art Challenge

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‪‘Woman In Biscuits’ Recreation From Gustav Klimt's ‘Woman In Gold’ By Julia Timoshkova‬

‪‘Woman In Biscuits’ Recreation From Gustav Klimt's ‘Woman In Gold’ By Julia Timoshkova‬

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Frida Quarantine

Frida Quarantine

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Love This Challenge. I Live By Myself So I Had To Set Set A 10s Timer And Run Into Position

Love This Challenge. I Live By Myself So I Had To Set Set A 10s Timer And Run Into Position

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Enuya
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks in this ridiculous headcover better than the original model...

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My Wife’s Getty Museum Challenge

My Wife’s Getty Museum Challenge

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Getty Challenge - Frida Kahlo

Getty Challenge - Frida Kahlo

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My Cousin Did One Of Those Art Recreations

My Cousin Did One Of Those Art Recreations

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My Sister In-Law's Getty Museum Challenge. Innocence By William-Adolphe Bouguereau

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Michelle Ng
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both the mother and the baby's faces really really look like the painting!

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SF Angel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a lot of contentedness in this picture. It's quite lovely

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Renata Bidness
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her son has the face of a grown man......am I the only 1 that sees it???

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Sophie Giamos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worried look on caregivers face, I like the look of contentment in the authentic version. Different message being communicated here.

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Britton Purser
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend just sent me this because the morher in the real photo is my doppelgänger! At least from that angle! I’ll send you a photo if you want to compare 😊! -Ami (Britton is my husband)

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JoAnn Oates Lutz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had not laughed out loud in weeks... until I saw this!! It's just awesome!

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mermaidgirl960
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't want to offend anyone but this painting is actually really nice compared to the other renaissance paintings that have weird faces. I mean, seriously... have you seen the renaissance babies? These are all still good nonetheless, I just think this onr is more accurate.

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Renee Marie Long
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not exactly the look of serenity on the mother's face in the original.....

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Sandra Bell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not exact (headscarf), and working with babies and animals is not easy. Love the puppylambkin.

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"The Scream" By Edvard Munch. Right: A Recreation By Jean-Luc Walraff

"The Scream" By Edvard Munch. Right: A Recreation By Jean-Luc Walraff

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My Dad's Getty Museum Challenge; Saturn Devouring His Son By Goya

My Dad's Getty Museum Challenge; Saturn Devouring His Son By Goya

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My Friend And I Recreated This Abstract Peice With Items In Our Kitchen/Living Room

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Caesar At The Rubicon (Dog With A Plate Of Sausages) By Wilhelm Trübner vs. Masya At The Rubicon

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Gustav Klimt , Hygieia. C1900. (Ft Doggy Leash)

Gustav Klimt , Hygieia. C1900. (Ft Doggy Leash)

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Les Amoureux - Magritte

Les Amoureux - Magritte

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elfin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Carrying face masks to a new level. Not so good on social distancing.

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Cosy And Clean Quarantaine

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