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Ever thought art and sports could make a perfect pair? Well, think no more because "Art But Make It Sports" is back on Bored Panda. It is an Instagram account that's turning heads with its quirky comparisons of athletes and artworks.

With over 87,000 followers, this account brings humor and surprising resemblances to your feed. So, without further ado, scroll down to explore the unexpected connections between the canvas and the field!

More info: Instagram | artbutmakeitsports.com | twitter.com

#1

"Oberon, Titania, And Puck With Fairies Dancing" By William Blake, 1786

"Oberon, Titania, And Puck With Fairies Dancing" By William Blake, 1786

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Once again, Bored Panda reached out to LJ, the creator of "Art But Make It Sports", to ask more questions about the initiative. Their account gets tagged a lot in sports photos, and we were curious about how their community engagement shapes the content they share. "It’s essential, and it’s been really rewarding to see just how big the community has gotten," the creator shared. "I’d say 99% of comments that come through are positive, and people are constantly tagging the account in/DMing in sports images that they want to see done. I try to tailor the content to the audience, and there’s no better way to do so than to have the audience request in."

#2

"Golconda" By René Magritte, 1953

"Golconda" By René Magritte, 1953

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"The Death Of Achilles" By Peter Paul Rubens, 1630s

"The Death Of Achilles" By Peter Paul Rubens, 1630s

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Besides museums and galleries, LJ draws inspiration from other "muses" as well. "Last year, Ja Morant was a big one, though that hasn’t gone as planned this season. I enjoy the work of specific photographers. When it comes to artists, I’ve certainly seen/studied some more than others, but I’m always on the lookout for something new/pieces I’ve never seen before."

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#4

"Kyle And The Influence" By Jamie Wyeth, 2000

"Kyle And The Influence" By Jamie Wyeth, 2000

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#5

"A Pointer And A Duck" By Arthur James Stark, Mid-19th Century

"A Pointer And A Duck" By Arthur James Stark, Mid-19th Century

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LJ revealed that they have more than 10,000 images of artwork that they’ve taken themselves from museums. "I’ve done a pretty good job of memorizing specific works/the gist of a majority of them. For there, I’ll see a sports image, and then either draw from that memory or the memory of a specific artwork that I haven’t photographed but is famous (for example, the Sistine Chapel ceiling). Or, I’ll recognize a certain theme in art history that could work or a specific artist’s style, and then look through a catalog of corresponding work online. Across that, something usually comes together, and I have a pretty good sense as soon as I look at a sports image if I’ll be able to come up with something."

#6

"The Dance" By André Derain, 1906

"The Dance" By André Derain, 1906

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#7

"Saints Michael And Francis" By Juan De Flandes, 1505-09

"Saints Michael And Francis" By Juan De Flandes, 1505-09

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We asked LJ if there are specific sports or art genres that they haven't explored yet but are interested in incorporating into 'Art But Make It Sports'. "Modern and Contemporary Art is always fun to pull off because it’s rarer and arguably harder to do," the creator answered. "I love all sports, so I'm just looking for the next interesting image regardless of where it came from! I’m starting to think about ways to better share my work - a coffee table book, perhaps, or a pop-up. We’ll see what 2024 brings!"

#8

"Love" By Gustav Klimt, 1895

"Love" By Gustav Klimt, 1895

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#9

"Ossian And Malvina" By Johann Peter Krafft, 1810

"Ossian And Malvina" By Johann Peter Krafft, 1810

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#10

"The Burial Of The Sardine" By Francisco Goya, 1812-19

"The Burial Of The Sardine" By Francisco Goya, 1812-19

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#11

"Barbara (Ant 113)" By Yves Klein, 1960

"Barbara (Ant 113)" By Yves Klein, 1960

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#12

"For Handel (Blue By Drew Boxold)" By Mark Di Suvero, 1975

"For Handel (Blue By Drew Boxold)" By Mark Di Suvero, 1975

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#13

"Saint Cosmas And Saint Damian Salvaged" By Fra Angelico, 1438-40

"Saint Cosmas And Saint Damian Salvaged" By Fra Angelico, 1438-40

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#14

"The Archangel Michael" By Cavaliere D'arpino, 1624-26

"The Archangel Michael" By Cavaliere D'arpino, 1624-26

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#15

"Untitled (Taxidermy Horse In Wall)" By Maurizio Cattelan, 2007

"Untitled (Taxidermy Horse In Wall)" By Maurizio Cattelan, 2007

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#16

"The Crucifixion Of Saint Peter With A Donor" By Northern French Painter, 1450s

"The Crucifixion Of Saint Peter With A Donor" By Northern French Painter, 1450s

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#17

"Cake Rows" By Wayne Thiebaud, 1962

"Cake Rows" By Wayne Thiebaud, 1962

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#18

"The Battle Of The Lapiths And Centaurs" By Sebastiano Ricci, 1705-10

"The Battle Of The Lapiths And Centaurs" By Sebastiano Ricci, 1705-10

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#19

"The Lamentation" By Luis De Morales, 1560

"The Lamentation" By Luis De Morales, 1560

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#20

"The Angel Of Peace" By Walter Crane, 1900

"The Angel Of Peace" By Walter Crane, 1900

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#21

"The Pentecost" By Bernard Van Orley, 1530

"The Pentecost" By Bernard Van Orley, 1530

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#22

"La Défense (The Call To Arms)" By Auguste Rodin, 1912-18

"La Défense (The Call To Arms)" By Auguste Rodin, 1912-18

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#23

"Relief Of Clapping Women", Middle Kingdom, 2051-2000 B.c

"Relief Of Clapping Women", Middle Kingdom, 2051-2000 B.c

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#24

"Flying Home: Harlem Heroes And Heroines" By Faith Ringgold, 1996

"Flying Home: Harlem Heroes And Heroines" By Faith Ringgold, 1996

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#25

"Self-Portrait" By Joseph Ducreux, 1783

"Self-Portrait" By Joseph Ducreux, 1783

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#26

"Stigmatization Of St Francis" By Giotto, 1297-1300

"Stigmatization Of St Francis" By Giotto, 1297-1300

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#27

"The Dentist" By Jan Molenaer, 1629

"The Dentist" By Jan Molenaer, 1629

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#28

"The Triumph Of Bacchus" By Diego Velázquez, 1628-29

"The Triumph Of Bacchus" By Diego Velázquez, 1628-29

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#29

"Saint Lucy Before The Judge" By Lorenzo Lotto, 1532

"Saint Lucy Before The Judge" By Lorenzo Lotto, 1532

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#30

"The Sacrifice Of Isaac" By Rembrandt, 1635

"The Sacrifice Of Isaac" By Rembrandt, 1635

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