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

I love how despite the gruesome original that they're recreating here, the kid is loving every minute of it!

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

There seems to be more giggling in the recreation . . . probably a good thing! :-)

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

That dude is in shape! No, I have no point, I was just surprised for some dumb reason.

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

In the original, is he BITING the baby? Ugh. Pretty good job though...

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

In the original he is eating the baby. Chronos was reputed to have eaten his children.

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

Probably around the 38th attempt yo get “it right”, he finally gave in and decided the little guy was just going to laugh

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

The reproduction child is having way too much fun! Unlike the original who's being cannibalised...

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

By a god. And if he was a Greek god's child he either was turned into something or survived to smite his pater hip and thigh.

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

In the painting, is the guy eating the baby, or just giving a raspberry?

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

Cronos, the Titan of time in Greek mythology, ate his children to prevent a prophecy that they would overthrow him. Look it up, interesting story

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

How many takes did it take to get the right one of the toddler. Great job!

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

Well, it would be more realistic if the kid was not laughing, but I'm glad he is.

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

The real baby looks much happier than the painted one, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like the baby on the left is getting his titty sucked on… Child molestation

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

Love this version, baby’s smile is contagious, obviously oblivious to any real fear of being murdered.

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

So glad to see the baby is enjoying himself in the recreation!

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

wait. so... in the first picture... this dude rlly decided to not buy my baby burner and just eat the baby??? wow. dissapointed

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

The recreation is better! Laughing babies better than screaming.

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

A vast improvement on the original. Love that little happy child.

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

amazing , love this and so much effort , I agree with Tiny 😊

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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

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

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

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

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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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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

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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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"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

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

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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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

Cosy And Clean Quarantaine

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