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French Artist Re-Imagines Iconic Paintings Adding A Dark Twist
French Artist Re-Imagines Iconic Paintings Adding A Dark TwistFrench Artist Re-Imagines Iconic Paintings Adding A Dark Twist
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Have you ever wondered what was the inspiration behind famous paintings? Well, a French artist Pez did and created a series of illustrations called “Muses et Hommes” (Muses and Men).

He chose six pieces of art and re-imagined them by adding some well-known pop media works, changing the way the iconic painting is seen.

The artist is inspired by graffiti and Pop culture. Many of his works are incredibly intricate and thought-provoking.

Take a look at the series of illustrations “Muses et Hommes” by Pez below.

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    Hidrėlėy

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    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    Hidrėlėy

    Hidrėlėy

    Author, Approved Contributor

    I am a Brazilian digital artist who loves transforming imagination into hyper-real visuals. I work with artificial intelligence and image editing to create what I always wondered as a child: how would our favorite characters look in real life? Over time, many of my artworks have gone viral and were featured in international publications. I have recreated realistic versions of cartoon characters such as Disney and The Simpsons, imagined how celebrities who died young would look today, and even gave modern faces to historical figures like Mona Lisa or Shakespeare. Beyond entertainment, I created Para Não Esquecer, a social project that revisits memorable criminal cases in Brazil. My goal is to honor victims, keep memory alive and remind society that justice and empathy matter. I also write for Bored Panda, where I create articles featuring artists, photographers, rescue stories and feel-good moments from around the world. My work aims to highlight creativity, kindness and emotional storytelling. In everything I do, my purpose is the same: to touch hearts, evoke emotion and make people feel something real.

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    Friedlander Rosenzweig
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Money Lisa” was an excellent presentation showing how it’s okay to ogle a beautiful woman in one setting, but exploitive in another. Excellent interpretation by the artist Pez. This one really hit me personally. #METOO

    Merijo Dietrich
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    inspired, entertaining and enlightening. nicely done.

    Viktoria Zellner
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very nice ideas and very well performed.

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    Friedlander Rosenzweig
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Money Lisa” was an excellent presentation showing how it’s okay to ogle a beautiful woman in one setting, but exploitive in another. Excellent interpretation by the artist Pez. This one really hit me personally. #METOO

    Merijo Dietrich
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    inspired, entertaining and enlightening. nicely done.

    Viktoria Zellner
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    very nice ideas and very well performed.

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