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Instagram Account Compares Art With Sports Moments, And People Find It Funnily Accurate (30 Pics)
Interview With Artist
Today we have a strange but oddly fitting combination, like pickles and ice cream kind of strange but fitting. And that is art and sports. How, you might ask? Sure, artists and athletes may not look at all similar, their interests are entirely different, but there are many common factors too: people love to look at their hard labor, and both create epic results.
One digital artist that goes by the name of "Art but make it sports" on social media puts these two worlds together for everyone to see the commonalities of these seemingly different disciplines. We'll let you be the judge of how he does!
More info: Instagram | artbutmakeitsports.com
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In an exclusive interview with Bored Panda, LJ, the artist behind these comics, admitted that in terms of what is the primary source of inspiration, art or sports, it goes both ways. "It’s a little bit of both – when I first started, I had the art first (hence ArtButMakeItSports), but over time what’s resonated are mashups of viral sports moments, so now I tend to start with the sports moment and then work backwards."
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
For all of those wondering what in the world is happening in the right-hand painting-- it depicts the the Titan Cronus (Saturn in Roman mythology) devouring his son after hearing a prophecy from his wife Gaea that he would be overthrown. Now on the left we have...I don't know what the hell is happening there.
Laina Walicki 3 years ago (edited)
um in greek mythology, Cronus throws up his sons....but idk how they would still be alive after this though
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BenMaharaj 3 years ago
That’s Big Red on the left. He’s the mascot for Western Kentucky University’s Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers sports teams.
Emmydearest 3 years ago
Oh my god. I've just realized it looks like the Gabibbo!
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The whole project started very modestly, but over time the motivation grew. "A lot of the time it’s just seeing something and recognizing a painting or theme in artwork that I’ve been exposed to in the past. I can’t necessarily explain how it happens. In terms of motivation, it started as a way to entertain myself & my friends, but now I love sharing it with others and getting feedback on how it makes people feel – a lot of folks have shared that they are pure sports people but have come to appreciate art because of the account, and vice versa. Sure, there are a few things in the works, but for the moment I’m really enjoying making content and bringing the account to new people."
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august is mentally unstable 3 years ago
that guy on the left looks like his name is actually sbeve
Kiki’sNotLookingBack 3 years ago
the guy in the painting being harassed is my morning face on mondays lol
We've asked what similarities does the artist find between sports and art, and the artist was happy to give his take. "There are a number, but the emotion present in some of these sports moments/artwork that tends to mesh has been surprising – It’s fun to imagine what an artist would say if they knew their work was being turned into sports."
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Nathan G 3 years ago
Execution without Judgment under the Moorish Kings of Granada by Henri Regnault
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Sometimes the artist even gets acknowledgement from the athletes and sports leagues for his effort, and it motivates him even more. "A handful of photographers, leagues, and athletes follow and interact with the account. Always fun to see their thoughts, as each bring a unique lens of opinion."
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Crazy Dave 3 years ago
It’s funny how BP doesn’t censor images like this, but then little things are😂
Pickle Panda 3 years ago
I like the guy in the top right corner of the cycle race. That's me regulary.
This strange correlation between art and sports isn't as new as one might think. Ancient Greeks highly focused on athletic excellence and many art pieces had athletes as subjects, mostly sculptures and vase paintings. Many other ancient cultures depicted their games and sports, too. Though classical painters would "disagree" that they're worthy of their brush, but they're at least worthy of a comparison with them, as in the case of this Instagram account.
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Goth mouse (they/them) 3 years ago
Why are they holding the raccoon like that?? Theyll hurt it 😢 is it dead?
RandomHumanBean 3 years ago
It wont hurt it. it seems to be alive. mother animals carry their babies by the scruff of their necks, which is why they have extra skin there. however, i still dont think that they SHOULD be holding it liek that. it looks scared foxes-628d...8fb0a.jpeg 
Caleb Burrows 3 years ago
He's holding the raccoon all right it my being pain a little because it's full grown but how he's holding the raccoon is the safest way and it's much better he takes it out like that then several people get rabies
Softball05 3 years ago
RALLY RACCOON!!! (But it didn’t work… rally squirrel for arkansas softball, on the other hand, is a different story😁😁 WOO PIG!!)
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Kiki, I have no idea why you are getting downvoted as you asked an honest question. I don't believe that the trophy is heavy. I just believe that he is so happy and overcome with emotion for wining.
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BingeFest1 3 years ago
I'm sorry but I don't understand the praise these type of paintings receive. It looks like a 4 year old did it
rumade 3 years ago
They don't translate that well through screens, but there are many abstracts that are incredibly powerful in person. I saw a Paul Klee exhibition years ago that was paintings like this, and some of them has so much emotion in the shapes and colours. 4 year olds have a lot of emotion and self expression too, so I don't think it's wrong to draw a parallel!
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Satu Nieminen 3 years ago
Joan Miro. Love his work. Saw this painting in person in Barcelona. Fantastic!
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Stephanie A Mutti 3 years ago
AHHHH I've been to that exhibit when it was in Atlanta. Crazy but amazing at the same time
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Lazy Panda 3 years ago
Wait, is this footage of the Jewish space laser???
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Maya Forbes 3 years ago
https://www.google.com/search?q=balloon+with+sunglasses+meme&rlz=1catavm_enus969us970&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&vet=1&fir=_iiaimarzirhpm%252cloihgqz5apzidm%252c_%253bsnhxmbgflsrpcm%252cmrsdomquytm9om%252c_%253b226scfklpqmsqm%252ccpxgrgdkw7eorm%252c_%253b6bvig410s820jm%252cjcavaqkaabpa9m%252c_%253b-spryq1asna3mm%252csrexzceuukgmnm%252c_%253bg_r_qjt3ce9zdm%252clhoyowjeisfcpm%252c_%253bnwmggrqcqxehhm%252c6kiu_khbll_7um%252c_%253bjyajiggrtjyhlm%252cvkntqb4qdgfaqm%252c_%253blukaf40ycqxjom%252crkpwxb9bilco6m%252c_%253birsjkh2e2kjvbm%252cauq5y5xer8kjfm%252c_%253bc3lxnorbluhnzm%252c6kiu_khbll_7um%252c_%253bgpptlzmny4ggom%252ccpiesa7ipa9hpm%252c_%253bgkkmpgddig5gkm%252cia6pjd8xg981zm%252c_%253bir7wjtmp8bdsam%252ccwvnkkao9a3fem%252c_%253bd-tveyq8nd-m8m%252c6kiu_khbll_7um%252c_%253bbrcxldkmveht2m%252claxneiiwed_ylm%252c_&usg=ai4_-ks6rg9uibmmhwowt--ejc2mxjtkqw&sa=x&ved=2ahukewi_15tpjvj3ahwwlmofhqxjd9yq9qf6bagceae&surl=1&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=_iiaImArZIRhpM
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HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
Coach K from Duke. Basketball coach, and he isn't bored, he's frustrated.
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Fabian Bartsch 3 years ago
Judging by the face of the girl in the top left... that musta been a "pleasing" game
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Pickle Panda 3 years ago
They look like polar opposites. (Art looks orange, sports looks blue).
RandomHumanBean 3 years ago
its about their position not the color. it seems liek ur trying to sound smart for no reason.
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Deirdre Segraves 3 years ago
Kid in the picture had been harassing Chris Paul's (Suns player) during a playoff came, then pushed her. Chris Paul had to obviously and reasonably be held back which is why you see all the Suns players and staff LOOKING at the kid. Kid was escorted out.
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Kayla J 3 years ago
for those wondering, the top picture is the 2014 NBA Draft when in the 2nd round with the 41st pick the Denver Nuggets took Nikola Jokić...while ESPN was showing a Taco Bell commercial for the quesarito. Jokic has gone on to be one of the best NBA players winning the MVP the last few years so its just funny looking back seeing a player so many know today basically being drafted during ad space.
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Dalton McCord 3 years ago
That one is supposed to be scary. Iirc that one's called The Face of War but I could be wrong. Long and short it's about war, the face is frozen in trauma and when you look deeper you see more and more death
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Not Rodgers best moment. I'm sure he wishes that little gem wasn't floating around BP lol
Jaybird3939 3 years ago
It's appropriate for Aaron Rodgers. I think he's got a lot of voices going on in his head.
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Mozzarella 3 years ago
Where is he dunking? I hate to burst ya bubble mate, but I think you might miss this shot.
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Keali Lamb 3 years ago
You’re telling me this isn’t just an edited version of the photo on the right?
Nathan G 3 years ago
Man picking fruit - Paul Gauguin ( Homme cueillant des fruits dans un paysage jaune (La Récolte))
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Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 3 years ago
Why do the women in these paintings all have such tiny boobs?
august is mentally unstable 3 years ago
maybe it was a symbol of beauty in the past. i don't know for sure though.
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Ismart Siri 3 years ago
No resemblance. But actually the two photos look like they are continued.
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BingeFest1 3 years ago
Its about the mask he's wearing not the color of his skin you diphead
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Mozzarella 3 years ago
Oh oops I missed the ball, may as well just bring my hand down on this dudes face/s
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Mozzarella 3 years ago
The girl in blue is just so over people face planting in front of her. Cmone people srsly!/jk
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Keali Lamb 3 years ago
Honestly, most of Russell Westbrook’s pregame outfits could make this list.
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Bisexual Tiger 🇺🇦 3 years ago
i thought you wrote spider man at first, got the theme song stuck in my head, realized you wrote slender man and now i have the theme song with slender instead of spider stuck in my head
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august is mentally unstable 3 years ago
they really took one look at his outfit and said "no❤️"
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Kadie Sloan 3 years ago
YES, IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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