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Ever looked at a painting and wondered what it's really saying? Well, Hassan Hassnaoui has a knack for giving art a voice that everyone can understand. His secret? Adding funny and thought-provoking captions to old paintings, making them feel like they're sending text messages.

Hassan's modern take on paintings has won the hearts of over 207 thousand followers on Instagram  and other social media platforms. It's not just about art for art's sake anymore; it's about art that speaks directly to you, in a language you get. 

We've gathered some of Hassan's newest works for you to dive into. So, scroll down and see the paintings talk!

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Once again, Bored Panda reached out to Hassan Hassnaoui to learn more about "Stupid Art". We were curious about how the artist came up with the idea to add modern text messages to paintings. "It [the idea] originated from my love for art," Hassnaoui shared. "When I look at paintings, I see their gestures and it feels like they're engaging in a conversation. That's what inspired me to put captions on various well-known paintings, expressing what I perceive in them—their emotions, stories, and the dialogue they might be having if they were part of our modern world with texting and messaging."

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use a different version of my personality for everyone I know so they'll like me this is compltely normal and healthy I'm sure

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Hassnaoui finds inspiration in everyday events that he believes his fans will connect with. "The toughest part is choosing the right painting that captures the message I have in mind. Even the smallest details, like gestures or facial expressions, can help people understand what I meant."

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! Let’s reverse the whole thing—-2 consecutive days working no more than 8 hours per day, and 5 whole consecutive days off. We are not going to put up with that b******t of split days off. No F*****g Way! It would also create more jobs, BUT we should ALL still be paid a full week’s salary. So much more would be accomplished and finished if we could have long stretches of downtime to recover every single week.

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Hassnaoui's captions often touch on everyday life and small problems. He shared that he views his art as a vehicle for social commentary. "I aim to consistently communicate reportable messages and observations about the everyday challenges we face. This approach allows my audience to feel a deeper connection both to me and to the essence of my work."

What are your thoughts on these paintings with a modern twist? Upvote your favorite pieces and share your comments! For more captivating artwork, explore Hassnaoui's Instagram!

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grant me the courage to change the things I can, the serenity to accept what I cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference.

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Class. Decorum. Appropriate behavior, volume, and language. Time and place. Yes. Do it right, and your manner of speaking actually CAN add to your attractiveness. Do it wrong, and it WILL take away ALL your attractiveness. In. An. Instant.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because some people’s definition of “being real” coincides with being rude and nasty, instead of thoughtful and genuine.

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can be brutally honest with myself, and I will own my mistakes. My flaws and faults too. I will try to work on them and be better, but as a human being, I cannot achieve perfection. Nor would I even want to, as perfection is boring. However, that won’t stop me from continuing to work on being a better human being.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Edward Hopper, Nighthawks. Should show the whole painting though.

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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A lot of these are old ads from say the 1920s or the like, in case you were wondering...if you weren't good on ye mate

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, not always. However, there’s a big difference between alone and lonely. I have been both, some know. Alone is a choice, and one you can embrace, enjoy, and be really happy with. Lonely is not a choice, and feels more like a sentence you’re serving in isolation. When you’re lonely, if you had a choice, you would overwhelmingly choose to be around other people, or at least one other person, rather than by yourself.

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4 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the line from “A Streetcar Named Desire”; “Physical beauty is passing. A transitory possession. But the beauty of the mind and the richness of the spirit and tenderness of the heart- and I have all of those things- aren’t taken away but grow!” Truer words were never spoken. Long after any of us are considered “beautiful” by the pop culture definition, which has a very short shelf life (and I am including men in this too), or start only being considered attractive “for our age” on the outside (also including men here), we can still be incredibly, stunningly, breathtakingly beautiful INSIDE. Your intrinsic beauty will see you through your entire life, while physical beauty will abandon you long before you’re ready. Therefore, your inner beauty is what you should be focused on, not your outer appearance. If more people followed that principle, we wouldn’t have so many desperate looking older people trying to chase youth with fake “wrinkle erasing” creams, fillers, hair replacements, and surgeries, long LONG after it abandoned them. We would, however, have people taking better care of themselves their entire lives, then embracing their ages and growing old gracefully. They would genuinely be so much MORE beautiful for it, too—-to the point where the tables would turn, the young and beautiful would envy the old and beautiful, and do their best to emulate them as they too grow old.

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