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Have you ever wondered what people from classical paintings would look like if they suddenly stepped into our modern world? Ukrainian artist Alexey Kondakov has already answered that question – and the results are both surprising and amusing.

Using clever Photoshop edits, Kondakov takes elegant figures from famous classical artworks and places them into everyday contemporary settings. Whether they’re riding public transport, hanging out on the street, or casually blending into modern city life, the contrast between centuries-old paintings and today’s reality creates scenes that feel both surreal and strangely relatable.

We’ve featured Kondakov’s work on Bored Panda before, and our readers clearly loved it. This time, we’ve gathered some of the most popular pieces from his series – the ones our community enjoyed the most. Scroll down to see how these classical characters might look if they were living among us today.

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    #26

    Artist Places People From Classical Paintings Into Modern Reality And They Fit Just Right

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    Divado
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in the house opposite and can confirm she's ALWAYS doing this. Have you no shame woman?

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    Artist Places People From Classical Paintings Into Modern Reality And They Fit Just Right

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    StrangeOne
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep your filthy hands off of her, Augustus.

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