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Hello, I'm Nizar, a visual designer from Tetouan, Morocco. It’s been 3 years since I started creating my first artwork.

Since ancient times, people created art to express themselves and to document their lives and cultures. For me, I see that modern art using digital media is nothing but an evolution of traditional art.

That’s why I tried to work with traditional art in a digital medium, just like what renaissance artists (Angelo, for example) did when they got inspired by elements from antiquity to create their works.

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Why?
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We didn't start the fire It was always burning, since the world's been turning"

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I use the technique of digital collage photoshopping that I apply to some classical masterpieces. I use references to pop culture such as well-known memes, renowned movies, food chains, current events (like the Covid-19 pandemic), brands, etc.

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    I'm a classical art lover because classical paintings let you time travel and have a glimpse at the world that is long gone now. Adding some elements from pop culture allows me to bring those old times closer to modern days and look at them from a new perspective.

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    Mrs. Jan Glass
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Buffering... buffering... for god's sake, Jan, your internet sucks!"

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    My works receive a lot of attention and appreciation from people around the world. For example, a few months ago, I got an email from one of my subscribers that was a student at the University of Bucharest, Romania. She was asking to interview me for her study about classical art in a digital age, in the context of advertising. It was my pleasure to help and contribute to such an interesting analysis!

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

    Can we let this guy just pass to the halls of memes past? From what I've read and understand, he's a pr!ck in real life, very narcissistic. Cheers.

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    For more of my classical art and pop culture mashups, check out my social media accounts (you can find the links above) where, from time to time, I upload new creations.

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    Mrs. Jan Glass
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought JayCee was more of a Filet o' Fish kind of guy.

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    Whynot Tryit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the hand of God came down from heaven and thrust upon her boxes of eggos... And thus she turned to God and said, "Lego my eggo"

    Beenie Cat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my youngest kids at the store sometimes.

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

    El, is that you? #StrangerThings

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

    Would have been nice if BP had flipped the image so that it was readable.

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    Frosty 🇺🇦
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hey guys i just want to thank you for this" if you aren't subscribed yet, no thanks for you"

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

    I hate when that happens with my iPad lol

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

    “Uh we’re just looking at cats” the girl on the right

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

    Ugh the chocolate cake is messing up my Instagram story… ugh my sweet sixteen is ruined dad I wanted a RED VELVET CAKE NOT A CHOCOLATE CAKE!

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    Emily mack
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe the guys scene is from Me Before You, a really sad movie

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    dream of delusion
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no, no, ignore the bodyguard. found him in a crater next to a spaceship, think he imprinted on me

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    Mrs. Jan Glass
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, I may need to commission this for my next historical romance book cover!

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    Just like how Nizar from Morocco combines traditional art with modern digital techniques, there's another artist, Aaron Craig, with a similar creative approach. His work revolves around blending characters from different cartoon universes with pop culture, resulting in unique mashups.

    If you're intrigued by Nizar's approach to popping classical art into modernity, you might also enjoy how Aaron Craig reinvents nostalgic cartoon icons, providing a fresh twist on beloved characters.

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

    The only magic wand a girl will ever need

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    Samia Guled
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one is named random Indian guy on yt the other is people struggling with math at 2 AM

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    Mrs. Jan Glass
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This works so well with teams/ensambles! I want to see it with Star Wars OG characters! With Slipknot! With Austen heroines!

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