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Alexey Kondakov is a contemporary Ukrainian artist known for his unique style of art, which often involves blending figures from historical artworks with the hustle and bustle of our modern urban environments. He gained popularity for his "Art History in Contemporary Life" series, where he takes characters and elements from classical paintings and seamlessly integrates them into contemporary scenes. The result is a captivating juxtaposition of past and present, sparking conversations and fascination. 

Scroll down to see Kondakov's latest creations! If you're not familiar with his work, check out our previous article to discover more of his captivating and imaginative art.

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"The Silence" By Giorgio Kienerk

An image of a woman from "The Silence" painting in modern surroundings

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Bored Panda reached out to Alexey again to learn more about him and his "Art History in Contemporary Life" series. We were curious to know whether there are any messages or themes the artist wants to convey through his artwork. Alexey replied that he's just having fun. "But I think all of this is about celebrating life and being attentive to the world around us, to be able to see something magical nearby."

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    "A Silent Greeting" By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

    An image of a man and a woman from "A Silent Greeting" painting in a bus

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    "Drusilla" By John William Godward

    An image of a woman from "Drusilla" painting in a bar

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    In the realm of art, the fusion of the past and present is undeniably intriguing. Artists often blend historical elements with contemporary influences to create their unique works of art. With this in mind, we asked Alexey about his perspective on the relationship between the past and present in his art and what he believes his work can teach us. In response, the artist shared, "I believe it's important for everyone to have an understanding of the past, especially the history that has had a significant impact on our present. This knowledge allows us to acknowledge where we are now and gives us the ability to move forward from this point."

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    "Desdemona" By Alexandre Cabanel

    An image of a woman from "Desdemona" painting in a bar

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    "Angel" By Abbott Handerson Thayer

    An image of an angel from "Angel" painting in modern surroundings

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    Julian Slate
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I say someone standing completely still like this looking out their window I would be concerned

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    Alexey's work frequently incorporates humor and irony through the juxtaposition of classical characters and scenes within unexpected contemporary contexts. According to the artist, "Humor is a way to uncover one's differences, unique qualities, or weaknesses. And it requires a certain bravery." He goes on to explain, "When you identify your weaknesses through humor, it becomes easier to accept them or make the decision to improve yourself. For me, humor is a means of embracing reality in an amusing and light-hearted manner."

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    "Passion Flowers" By Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys

    An image of a woman from "Passion Flowers" painting in a restaurant

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    Sara
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I probably shouldn’t have eaten both plates of food…”

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    "Not Too Much To Carry" By William-Adolphe Bouguereau

    An image of a woman holding a girl from "Not Too Much To Carry" painting in modern surroundings

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    Lastly, we wanted to know what advice Alexey has for emerging artists who want to experiment with unconventional and boundary-pushing art forms like digital collages. The artist shared: "Be patient, believe in yourself. There is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and opportunities around you."

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    "The Beautiful Reader" By Léon François Comerre

    An image of a woman from "The Beautiful Reader" painting in modern surroundings

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    "Confidences" By Guglielmo Zocchi

    An image of two women from "Confidences" in modern surroundings

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    "Fatidica" By Sir Frederic Leighton

    An image of a woman from "Fatidica" painting in a bus

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    "Canaries" By Albert Joseph Moore

    An image of a woman from "Canaries" painting hanging clothes

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    "Daphnis And Chloe" By François Gérard

    An image of a man and a woman from "Daphnis And Chloe" painting in a bar

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    LuLuBelle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clothing is not optional in 99.9% of bars. That dude is about to be barred for life.

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    "Contemplation" By George Lawrence Bulleid

    An image of a woman from "Contemplation" painting in modern surroundings

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    Sara
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Someday they will all be dead and I will do a 💩 on all of their graves.”

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    #14

    "Voluptas" By Franz Seraph Von Lenbach

    An image of a woman from "Voluptas" painting in a disco

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    "Lady Hamilton (As A Bacchante)" By George Romney

    An image of a woman and a dog from "Lady Hamilton (As A Bacchante)" painting in modern surroundings

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    Sara
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Why, of course I haven’t been to see Lord Nelson.”

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    "On The Terrace" By Edward John Poynter

    An image of a woman from "On The Terrace" painting in a bus

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    "Clio, Muse Of History" By Charles Meynier

    An image of an angel from "Clio, Muse Of History" painting in modern surroundings

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    "The Hop Picker" By Charles Edward Perugini

    An image of a woman from "The Hop Picker" painting in modern surroundings

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    Bill Swallow
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... And she's going to dump ALL of those into one five gallon batch of IPA.

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    "The Broken Pitcher" By William-Adolphe Bouguereau

    An image of a girl from "The Broken Pitcher" painting at a store

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    #20

    "Quadriga Of Cupid" By Jacques Clement Wagrez

    An image of four women from "Quadriga Of Cupid" painting in modern surroundings

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    GadgetGirl
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like they should be taking one of those selfies where they're all jumping at the same time.

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    "The Proposal" By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

    An image of a woman from "The Proposal" painting in a car

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    "Watching And Waiting" By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

    An image of a woman from "Watching And Waiting" painting in modern surroundings

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    "Medea" By Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys

    An image of a woman from "Medea" painting in modern surroundings

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    "At The Fountain" By Guillaume Seignac

    An image of a woman from "At The Fountain" painting at a store

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    "Prometheus Freed By Hercules" By Giuseppe Baldrighi

    An image of a man from "Prometheus Freed By Hercules" playing basketball

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    "Pompeiana" By Eleuterio Pagliano

    An image of a woman from "Pompeiana" painting in modern surroundings

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    #27

    "Lilies" By Gottlieb Theodor Von Kempf-Hartenkampf

    An image of a woman from "Lilies" painting in an elevator

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    “Electra At The Tomb Of Agamemnon” By Lord Frederic Leighton

    An image of a man from “Electra At The Tomb Of Agamemnon” painting in a ruined city of Kyiv

    "This artwork is about understanding and feeling war in your home. It’s hard to imagine it. No one wants to think about it, everyone thinks that they have a lucky ticket in life. And it’s easy to stay away if you don't know what war is and you just get tired of seeing the news. Unfortunately, only those who have seen the war can truly understand.

    The photograph was taken near Lukyanivska metro station, which is near the center of Kyiv. A Russian missile hit the civilian house early morning on March 15."

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    Darian Starfrog
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Both sides did bad things, one heavily armed by America, it's disgusting what they are doing now, we are all human, stop the war

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    #29

    “Daphnis And Chloe” By Jules-Elie Delaunay

    An image of a boy and a girl from “Daphnis And Chloe” painting on a scooter

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    "The Vintage Festival" By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

    An image of a woman from "The Vintage Festival" painting in a bus

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    Lyone Fein
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone told her the wrong directions to get to thr Grateful Dead concert.

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    "Daphnis And Chloe" By Dominique Louis Papety

    An image of a man and a woman from "Daphnis And Chloe" in a bar

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    Starry starry night
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you really trying to concentrate on what they are saying but also wondering why they are naked

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    "Mary Magdalene" By Frederic James Shields

    An image of a woman from "Mary Magdalene" painting in modern surroundings

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    Haley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    obsessed with the detail that the painter put into the hair

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    "Jonathan’s Token To David" By Lord Frederic Leighton

    An image of a man and a boy from "Jonathan’s Token To David" painting in a tram

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    "A Greek Woman" By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

    An image of a woman from "A Greek Woman" in modern surroundings

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    "Blossoms" By Albert Moore

    An image of a woman from "Blossoms" painting in modern surroundings

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