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Due to the elevated status of celebrities, we often forget that they are normal people, just like anyone else. But the glitz and glamour dazes us, and we forget that, if only for a moment. Same applies to famous historical personalities, and even to a greater extent: we can only see them through the works of (usually) great artists, and this dash of artistic genius always make these personalities look like demigods from a long-gone era of heroic men and women. But just like with celebrities, there's a reason to believe that they were normal regular people, despite their great achievements and stories about them.

This is why I wanted to take another look at these historical personalities and try to imagine them as if they lived in modern times. One of the perks of modern times is that everybody's fashion doesn't tell as much about their social status as it once did, and it makes them look equal, like you and me.

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Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh

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Seeing the works of photographer and digital artist Bas Uterwijk (IIIIII) made me create this series. Obviously he's a master at what he does and I tried to learn more from him, so I was very glad to receive some positive feedback from him! Nathan Shipley's works (III) also influenced me greatly.

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Alexander The Great

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When choosing the character, the most time-consuming thing is to find an image that resembles the historical figure. I spend hours in image databases until I get the right picture. Each individual piece takes up to 2 hours, which is nothing compared to AI-unassisted methods.

I believe they are people who were born to shine. No matter how digitally "regular" AI makes them look, we will always have in mind that the subject of the image made a name for themselves in history. I really liked how George Washington, Vincent Van Gogh and Napoleon Bonaparte turned out because they perfectly capture their soul, in my opinion. My Instagram followers gave a lot of positive votes for these images too, so I was very happy that my hunch was correct.

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Currently, I'm preparing the third part of the series that I showed here at Bored Panda, where I use Artificial Intelligence to imagine what celebrities who died too soon would be like today (III). Of course, who knows what I'm going to do after that, but I'm definitely going to keep experimenting with AI art, so follow my Instagram to keep yourself updated!

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Julius Caesar

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Beatrice Multhaupt
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The one on the left takes over countries while the one on the right raids corporations. Is it progress that we now use cell phones?

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Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius

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Of course, none of this would've been possible without AI intelligence, or at least it would've taken a very, very long time. I used software called Artbreeder, a platform that is widely used for generative AI art, and the FaceApp application to finish them up. I hope it turned out great. Enjoy!

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George Washington

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

He ended up with none. He had a few different dentures made but he hated to wear them as they were all ill-fitting - no surprise - and hurt to wear.

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Mimi M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is pretty good, though I'd lose the double chin on the AI guy - George doesn't have one. A bit of skin, but no double chin - in fact he's got a bit of a jutting jaw.

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

I seem to remember that George hated this particular portrait of himself, and much preferred this one, I think P1920239-1.jpg P1920239-1.jpg

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

If I were him, I'd prefer it too. Done when he was younger and likely had most of his teeth still.

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Troyanne Schram
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mouth is different, but George’s teeth were nasty so he was probably in pain. Missing teeth collapsed the lips or jaw a bit.

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

If you've ever looked at any of his dentures, you can see the kind of torment he was in...

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

Mid-face seems too short, mouth down turned instead of straight, jaw could be more squared...

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Brad Caffee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The brow and the bridge of the nose isn't quite right. The jaw is iffy, too. GW's juts out a bit more.

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Amanda Vawter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is not an AI dude. It's someone's uncle that's always been told he looks a lot like George Washington.

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Dorothy Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Modern version's head needs to be tilted forward a bit. GW was a man who'd done physical work, even riding horseback. Modern didn't have a core.

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Magriet Perold
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like I'd get into an argument with this guy about him cutting the queue or somethin'.

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

Remember, Washington didn't have any teeth so there would be bone loss in his jaw. If you look at his portrait, he looks like someone who forgot to put his dentures in. The AI version looks to be too soft and sloppy in his jawline and chin.

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Thomas E S Thomas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

George Washington was a vintner from Virginia. He made fine wines and whiskey.

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Ozymandias73
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uncle George at a family dinner trying to get you to buy into is latest money making venture

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William Shakespeare

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Zanni B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Listen you are criticizing the captions say "modern times" meaning the body changes...things change from that time period

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Marie Antoinette

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

It's like the AI gave up after the nose. Face isn't round enough...should be oval not triangle. Mouth too wide, too.

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Queen Nefertiti

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Jessica Allred
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think if the face was at the same angle in both shots it would be better. Though she does have the wrong nose.

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Mona Lisa

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is completely wrong! You should put straight that woman from the subway that was in a previous post here

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Mary Tudor

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Da Vinci's "Salvador Mundi"

Da Vinci's "Salvador Mundi"

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

Call me crazy but I’m getting a definite Jesus vibe ⬆️ 😂😂

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