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Dutch graphic designer Ard Gelinck makes time travel possible. At least, for popular celebrities. Gelinck has been photoshopping famous people as if they're hanging out with their younger selves, and the side-by-side comparisons come out so cool, you can't help but wonder if some of his subjects have them framed.

Gelinck has worked on these photomontages for about 10 years now, but it doesn't look like he's running out of ideas. On the contrary. The graphic designer continues to delight his 258K Instagram followers with regular photo comparisons. Continue scrolling to check out the latest ones, and for his earlier works, fire up Bored Panda's older articles here and here.

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The graphic designer said he's always trying to challenge himself when it comes to Photoshop. "The 'Then and Now' series is quite old when you consider that me and my brother made the first image for it about 10 years ago," Gelinck told Bored Panda. "About 5 years ago, I edited pictures for a lot of Dutch celebrities and it was a success, so I then started working with foreign celebrity photos. The first one was Madonna, and she even posted my image on her own Instagram."

The Queen of Pop, however, isn't the only Gelinck subject who has publicly admired his work. Rob Lowe, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Annie Lennox, BeeGees, Jason Priestly, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Carice van Houten, Sylvester Stallone, Robbie Williams, Michael Douglas, Ricky Gervais, and many more have also given him a shoutout. "When I think about it, the list is quite impressive," Gelinck said.

When the Photoshop wizard is composing the pictures, he's often trying to make the subject and their former self embrace one another, be it an arm on the shoulder on a hug. "[The actual pose] depends on a lot of things. I'm trying to find one where they're standing next to each other."

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The graphic designer thinks that his project has become so popular because people enjoy taking a trip down memory lane and remember the celebrities when they were young. Each of Gelinck's images is like a shot of nostalgia that brings back past moments of enjoying music chart hits, TV shows, and movies.

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

I admire her immensely. Also, she’s a wonderful actress, and beautiful.

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

"I feel so funky" one of the best lines ever in a film, I know it's coming and it still makes me smile :)

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Tom Hanks

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

Okay, but this is two of his characters, not how he actually looks. I'd like to see a side by side without costuming.

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

Wished they used his pic from his time on Rosanne! lol With his curly hair! :)

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

Ah, the good old days when Luke preferred a blaster over a lightsaber, wanted to go to Tosche Station for power converters, and had two biological hands

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

I. LOVE. DOLLY. My daughter subscribes to her "Imagination Library" and has gotten a free book, every month since she was born! She has a heart of gold and is a true role model.

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I personally don't think he has aged well, probably comes from playing a evil character!

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

This is a beautifully done photoshop! The composition and energy of the two photos are perfect. It would be a fun evening listening to these "two" ladies share storeis!

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

Keep supporting PD research and don't be afraid to seek medical help. My father in law has had PD for nearly 20 years now and still goes fishing when he has good days.

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

Still wonder how no one knew he was gay for so long. I don't care if he is or isnt, but even as a teenager I would see pictures of him and just knew.

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Kevin Costner

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

Kevin still looks good, but wow, he was adorable back then.

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Courteney Cox

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

She's had some unfortunate cosmetic surgery done... I wish she hadn't but I know the pressure on Hollywood actors, especially female ones to look great is immense.

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

I know he's a great basketball player, but this guy is a royal a*****e to the highest degree.

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

So Damn Talented this man!! Gone to soon.. 🙏❤️ God bless you Michael! Thank you for being there for me when I needed Faith!

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Oof, his pupils are dilated to different extents in the pic on the left and it is so unsettling!

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

Still one of my favourite bands after all these years... "Thank you for the Music"!

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

Best Elvis impersonator ever and look where it got him. Love that the drummer is his brother too.

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When we visited Philadelphia, the one thing my son wanted to do was run the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art while playing the Rocky theme. Harrison34...c8e821.jpg Harrison34-5ec4480c8e821.jpg

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The pic on the right is the absolute personification of the 1990's! LOL

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Cute! Though personally I'd have preferred an early Rolling Stones picture for the younger version.

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George O'Dowd grown such an amazing, deep black soul voice in the last years and his songwriting skills have indeed matured a lot since the Culture Club era. He's been far indeed from the spotlight but he's been busy being a D.J./producer during the whole 90s and early 00s for top clubs. Can tell the guy can mix for sure and on spot, not like some posers (you name it).

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3 rings for elven kings under the sky, 7 for the dwarf lords in their halls of stone, 9 for mortal men doomed to die, and one for the dark lord upon his dark throne

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How cute he is wearing a spice girls tshirt! Were they together that long ago?

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Pearl Jam or just Eddie Vedder singing solo..meaningful lyrics when you actually listen not to meantion easy on the eyes

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

This man only knows how to age backwards. He never ages! Yay Smokey! 😊

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

Young vs Older Celebrities, surely for young mister Styles. Favourite of the 5 in One Direction... most talented IMHO.

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She is such a great singer! Definitely up there with Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston!

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

She would have aged really well had she not f’d up her face with so much cosmetic surgery.

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Catharina-Amalia, the heir Apparent to The Throne Of The kingdom Of The Netherlands

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

Interesting to find her in this list as I imagine very few people know who she is... she's changed a lot since that picture.

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

World's loudest cry baby. Sorry, just can't stand how she airs out all if her personal problems to the point that some celebrities tell their kids to stay away from her.

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Molly & Molly Ringwald. then & Now. 🎬 riverdale Meets The Breakfast Club. mary Andrews Visiting Claire Standish. . . . #tb #tbt #throwback #throwbackthursday #mollyringwald #thenandnow #toenennu #riverdale #thebreakfastclub #movie #tv #mashup #art #edit #photoshop #tripdownmemorylane #instagood #picoftheday #photooftheday #instadaily #classic #instafilm #instaart @mollyringwald

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

SHE ALWAYS SAID SHE HAD NO FACE WORK DONE. I DON'T BELIEVE IT.

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

I only know this guy because of his association with Kylie Minogue...

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

Starting to think a Dutch person may have been posting on here... Not a huge football fan except for the World Cup ("Oranje boven!") but I do know who this chap is.

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