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Dave Pollot (previously here and here) is a US painter who brings new life to old and forgotten art. He buys thrift store paintings and perfectly "enhances" them with pop culture symbols, giving a cool, nerdy spin to what's dusting away inside cracked frames.

"Most are prints or lithographs," he told Bored Panda. "Any scratches or marks are carefully touched up and then my own visions are added." Before focusing on repurposing discarded thrift art, Dave painted more ‘serious’ architectural paintings and landscapes. Now, however, he's completely devoted to his new passion.

"Concepts range from pop culture to dada themes. What was once destined for a landfill is now an appreciated piece of art and conversation piece." Luckily, it's still an ongoing series so there should be more of these to come!

More info: davepollot.com | Etsy | Facebook | Instagram

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glowworm2
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one made me laugh. The other gents look so into it too!

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

So... Symbolic. Also, it feels like those dreams where you're trying so badly to scream, but your voice won't come out.

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Johanna Zamora
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one is too Baroque to go to McDonalds. (sorry...I can't help myself)

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If i'd own a time travel device i'd also travel into the 17th, 18th century. Mostly for the music and the rural nature.

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Andrew Gibb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Captain's...log....stardate....1867....Spock...made...a...bit...of...a...miscalculation...when....steering....the....enterprise

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Andrew Gibb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chewbacca - "Can't a Wookie have peace to do his business without being followed"

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

I don't see anything wrong with this painting. Nope, looks like nothing's been changed here. ;)

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

Robin: Why can't I wear pants Batman? Batman: We went over this Robin...

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

"The world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds."