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Article created by: Hidrėlėy

Meet Varkey, the digital creator who's changing the art game! Starting as a hobby during lockdowns, Varkey's art has exploded on Instagram, with over 102 thousand fans worldwide. His secret? Mixing classical art with today's humor.

“Whenever I see a painting I try to imagine how the painting would look if it was painted in the 21st century. I also try to correlate it with pop culture,” the creator shared with Bored Panda. Scroll down for some nods and giggles!

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Couple in classical painting with modern humorous captions by Varkey, blending art styles.

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    Classical art painting with humorous text added, blending humor with traditional art.

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    Classical art blended with modern humor: a mother and daughter exchange witty remarks in a rustic kitchen setting.

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    Classical art with modern humor: a woman in a vintage dress, surrounded by children, contemplating "protection" attire.

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    Classical art with modern humor: an elderly couple and dog with humorous dialogue captions.

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    Classical art with modern humor: two women in a vintage scene discussing future reflections.

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    Classical art infused with modern humor: a woman says, "You broke my heart," while a man responds, "Put it in rice."

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    Classical art with modern humor by Varkey shows two figures conversing in period attire, highlighting a witty caption.

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    Classical art with modern humor; a woman offers fruit to a seated man with humorous text overlay.

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    Classical art with modern humor: A woman in traditional dress gazes out, text above reads "First 12 months of the year are hardest."

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    Classical art meeting modern humor with two women and witty text.

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    Classical art with modern humor, depicting a seated man responding humorously to a woman’s question.

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    Classical art meets modern humor with a playful text exchange in a painting by Varkey.

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    Classical art with modern humor; two women converse about paranormal experiences in period clothing.

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    Classical art meets modern humor with a man saying, "We are over, delete my number," and a woman replying, "I never saved it."

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    Classical art with modern humor: two women in ornate dresses, one says "How do you always look so happy?" and the other replies "I pretend."

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    Classical art meets modern humor: a man and woman with humorous text about waking up early.

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    Classical art humor by Varkey: two women in period dresses with humorous text about unemployment and AI.

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    Classical art with modern humor: a woman looks sad, another reassures with funny text.

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    Classical art meets modern humor with humorous text overlay in a rustic scene by Varkey.

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    Classical art with modern humor: A man compliments a woman's energy, she retorts with a humorous response.

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    Classical art with modern humor: people in traditional attire holding smartphones, captioned "I called" and "I watched it ring".

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    Classical art with modern humor: a couple shares a humorous moment at a table, with the text "Any dating tips? Don’t!"

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