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30 Celebrities Recreated As If They Were In Classical Paintings, By Kyès (New Pics)
Art from the past comes back into our lives once again. The internet fell in love with classical paintings that were turned into memes, therefore, we are sure you will be interested to see what this artist did.
Kyès is an expert in using the style of French 17th-18th century paintings to reimagine what today's celebrities would look like if they lived back in the day.
His first works portrayed French rappers, but later on, he included other celebrities. These paintings are made digitally using computer programs, but the results seem to look just like real paintings from the past.
If you would like to see more of this artist's works, see part1.
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#1
Christopher Walken
Mama Penguin 3 years ago
Hang it in a museum and see how long it would take for people to notice.
T5n 3 years ago
He looks like he is going to challenge me to a duel. I wonder what his Weapon of Choice would be?
Kyès' first shared digital painting was of Charles Baudelaire, a French poet, portrayed as a joker. The artist seems to give attention to French artists and celebrities first, but over time has incorporated other well-known people such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Kanye West, and others as well.
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#2
Rihanna
Brenda Jameson 3 years ago
They didn't change her eyes, but they made her skin too pale
Load More Replies... Cybele Spanjaard 3 years ago
All their heavy make-up spoils the effect of the pictures to me. They need to compliment the costumery
Lizzy Moon 3 years ago
The makeup doesn't match her clothes, and why the gray hair? she looks old
PenguinQueen 3 years ago
Think of all the potential lost from oppressed women. If Ri was alive during this time.. So what else did we lose along the way
#3
Lil Nas X
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
Lil Nas X is also beautiful, and the same goes for him as for Rihanna; he can wear anything and make it look *good*.
Kyès uses Photoshop to recreate old classical paintings into ones with celebrities that are famous today. Such an approach makes us look up original paintings that let us revive our memories of old art. We noticed that Kyès usually uses paintings from the 16th to 18th century as a base. The art style varies from the High Renaissance to Rococo and Neoclassicism.
#4
Scarlett Johansson
Epona 3 years ago (edited)
So...did the artist pick anything besides Girl with a Pearl Earring on purpose? You know, because Scarlett was in that movie
tuzdayschild 3 years ago
I don't know. But when if he didn't, it's more than i could do.
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#5
Miley Cyrus
Jodie daubenmire 3 years ago
Nope..just nope. The child can't keep her clothes on, or tongue in her mouth.
Most Renaissance artwork is thought to be made between 1300 and 1600. After that, all the art is classified as High Renaissance. The difference between these two is that while earlier Renaissance artists would emphasize a work's perspective or technical aspects, High Renaissance artists were willing to forego technical principles to create a more beautiful, harmonious whole.
#6
Beyoncé
Jodie daubenmire 3 years ago
Better than many outfits she wears..less is more, the less skin she shows, is more!
#7
Michael K Williams
If you are interested in exploring more posts about the Renaissance art style that is used in today's art, you would probably be interested in checking out this post about Accidental Renaissance pics. But not only photos and portraits have been reused or compared to the Renaissance era, but also sculptures. In the post “Accidental Renaissance If Renaissance Sculptures 'Behaved' In A Modern Way” you will see some more mash-ups of today's world represented in an old art form.
#8
Eva Green
ace lesbian demigirl(she/they) 3 years ago
*tries to figure out how she rips the heart out from under the dress*
#9
Lizzo
PandaAngel 3 years ago
In a minute, Imma smack you, with my fan, then MAH TINY PURSE
Load More Replies... Mama Penguin 3 years ago
Lady Melissa Viviane Jefferson from the kingdom of Detroit. Famed for her musical prowess and has graced us all with tunes such as Like a Young Lady, I Love You Mistress, Young Gentlemen, To Be Adored, Tis the Perfect Time, and many more.
Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
Should've added the tiny purse somewhere. Would've just made it that much more awesome. 🤣
Lorie Shewbridge 3 years ago (edited)
She actually looks lovely here. She has the most clothes on I've ever seen.
#10
Golshifteh Farahani
#11
Annabelle Wallis
#12
Pharrell Williams
potato 3 years ago
so youre... happy? CLAP ALONG IF YOU FEEL LIKE HAPPINESS IS THE TRUTH
Load More Replies... Mama Penguin 3 years ago
Lord Pharrell Williams singlehandedly boosted the morale of the kingdom through a precariously difficult time by teaching us all to clap along.
#13
Hafsia Herzi
#14
Millie Bobby Brown
Boreddd🇺🇦 3 years ago
I did tho. It doesn't look like her, but you can kinda see her
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Sarah Turney 3 years ago
Because she always got a nose bleed in stranger things
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Holly Spain 3 years ago
Idk why people have a hard time telling it's Millie I can see it just fine . But to each his own
Mabelbabel 3 years ago
Her character in "Stranger Things" always got nosebleeds. It's her most famous role and what she's recognised for.
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#15
Vanessa Paradis
Ashley Deane 3 years ago
This is the most realistic, believable one to me. She could definitely pass as a historical model. This picture is beautiful in so many ways
#16
Marion Cotillard
#17
Norah Jones
#18
Jodie Comer
#19
Ll Cool J
Kate Johnson 3 years ago
I've always had such a crush on him, but he's unchanged while I'm feeling every year I've been alive!
#20
Eric Cantona
#21
Cardi B
#22
Solange Knowles
Jordi Sharpe 3 years ago
It's one of my mother's middle names, for one of her aunts, I believe.
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The Weeknd
#24
Vincent Lacoste
Tonya Harris 3 years ago
I agree. To me the ones who look at the camera slightly or not at all are more genuine.
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#25
Úrsula Corberó
#27
Celeste
#28
Lil Wayne
CaptainDinosaur 3 years ago
"My I remind you, kind sir, good sir, that someone has besmirched my good name with slander, for I do indeed have a choppa in the car."
#29
Da Brat
featherytoad 3 years ago
I don't even know who half these people are. I'm getting old and don't care anymore.
#30
Kanye West
Shada 3 years ago
Based on his comments lately, maybe the artist should have dress him in a uniform circa 1939.
Mali Holdaway 3 years ago
My exact thoughts, and a teeny tiny little moustache!!!
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MagicJacket 3 years ago
I would have expected him dressed in something more World War II Germany.
Helen Ayres 3 years ago
Yes, Hugo Boss finest, and squeaky leather boots instead of his godawful fugly trainers...
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Kristina 3 years ago
tbh I'm sorry if that offended anyone, he's a good dad but rlly just don't know when to stop.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
If they don't know that Kanye is a hate-filled narcissist who has made a number of very recent highly antisemitic comments,then they are living under a rock.
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El Jordo Mac 3 years ago
Based on this list... I'm out of touch with modern celebrities. Only heard of 5 of these people
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Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
I guess I'm getting old, because I don't know who most of these people are
Susan Green 3 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. I have no clue who most of them are.
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David K 3 years ago
OK, I am ready to be downvoted for this opinion, but I need to ask - why did the artist paint black celebrities wearing Middle Ages/Classic Age European outfits? Why not some regally 17th/18th century African fashion - google what Ethiopian or Nigerian nobility used to wear at those times - that was some absolutely splendid fashion. And before you tell me it`s because the artist can do what they want, how would you feel if they painted a white celebrity wearing traditional African or Carribean fashion? In my opinion this was a missed opportunity to show respect to the traditional culture of ancestors of these people.
Bonnie DaSilva 3 years ago
Because the artist is an expert is 17th/18th century FRENCH art, which is a distinctive style.
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Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
These all came out so good. It's amazing that he did all of these (and many more apparently) in real paint. That is some damn fine honed talent.
The Blinking Duck 3 years ago
Sucks to be an old person. NO idea who most of these people are.
Alex Smith 3 years ago
I can safely say that some younger people don't either (I'm one of them).
Load More Replies... Jodie daubenmire 3 years ago
I knew like 4 people in that list. And Kanye West only belongs on the insane people of America list.. he isn't right in his head.
Chloe Brown 3 years ago
How about this… why not do some 17th/18th century portraits of Joe the local butcher, or Celeste the high school lunch lady, or Tim the fireman? Why do we constantly glamorize the glamorous more so than necessary… none of these people are truly heroes, and half of them have questionable “talent”… if that’s not acceptable then the artist should have at least painted these by hand and used some good old fashioned sweat, blood and tears instead of a computer program mixed with some photoshop…
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
I guess I'm getting old, because I don't know who most of these people are
Susan Green 3 years ago
I was thinking the same thing. I have no clue who most of them are.
Load More Replies... David K 3 years ago
OK, I am ready to be downvoted for this opinion, but I need to ask - why did the artist paint black celebrities wearing Middle Ages/Classic Age European outfits? Why not some regally 17th/18th century African fashion - google what Ethiopian or Nigerian nobility used to wear at those times - that was some absolutely splendid fashion. And before you tell me it`s because the artist can do what they want, how would you feel if they painted a white celebrity wearing traditional African or Carribean fashion? In my opinion this was a missed opportunity to show respect to the traditional culture of ancestors of these people.
Bonnie DaSilva 3 years ago
Because the artist is an expert is 17th/18th century FRENCH art, which is a distinctive style.
Load More Replies... Cassi Lyris 3 years ago
These all came out so good. It's amazing that he did all of these (and many more apparently) in real paint. That is some damn fine honed talent.
The Blinking Duck 3 years ago
Sucks to be an old person. NO idea who most of these people are.
Alex Smith 3 years ago
I can safely say that some younger people don't either (I'm one of them).
Load More Replies... Jodie daubenmire 3 years ago
I knew like 4 people in that list. And Kanye West only belongs on the insane people of America list.. he isn't right in his head.
Chloe Brown 3 years ago
How about this… why not do some 17th/18th century portraits of Joe the local butcher, or Celeste the high school lunch lady, or Tim the fireman? Why do we constantly glamorize the glamorous more so than necessary… none of these people are truly heroes, and half of them have questionable “talent”… if that’s not acceptable then the artist should have at least painted these by hand and used some good old fashioned sweat, blood and tears instead of a computer program mixed with some photoshop…
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