I'm Insulted By The Way AI "Updated" These Classic Paintings For 2024, Because What Is This

Daniella Emanuel
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1.Here's the OG "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci (1503–1506):

A famous portrait of Mona Lisa with a serene expression, seated with folded hands and a landscape in the background
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And here's Mona Lisa bed rotting in 2024:

Woman resembling Mona Lisa relaxes on a bed, holding a smartphone and a basket of chips
Woman resembling Mona Lisa relaxes on a bed, holding a smartphone and a basket of chips

2.Here's the OG "American Gothic" by Grant Wood (1930):

Two solemn figures in 19th-century attire stand with a pitchfork in front of a farmhouse, reminiscent of Grant Wood's painting "American Gothic."
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And here's the duo from "American Gothic" getting ready to take some selfies in Brooklyn in 2024:

A man and woman with glasses and serious expressions stand outside. The man holds a selfie stick. Their clothing is casual and contemporary
A man and woman with glasses and serious expressions stand outside. The man holds a selfie stick. Their clothing is casual and contemporary

3.Here's "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" by Gustav Klimt (1907):

Gustav Klimt's painting "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" features a woman in a detailed, patterned dress with gold and geometric designs
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And here's Adele Bloch-Bauer I attending the Met Gala in 2024:

A person on a gold-patterned carpet, wearing an elaborate, ornate gown with a long train, surrounded by photographers
A person on a gold-patterned carpet, wearing an elaborate, ornate gown with a long train, surrounded by photographers

4.Here's the OG “Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (Portrait of the Artist’s Mother)” by James A. Mcneill Whistler (1871):

A woman in a dark dress and white lace cap sits in profile. The background includes a framed picture on the wall and a patterned curtain
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And here's Whistler's Mother as Baddie Winkle in 2024:

Elderly woman in floral bikini and sunglasses sitting confidently on a chair
Elderly woman in floral bikini and sunglasses sitting confidently on a chair

5.Here's the OG "Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat" by Vincent van Gogh (1887):

A painted self-portrait of a man with a red beard and a hat, featuring vivid brushstrokes and expressive details
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And here's Van Gogh as a TikTok e-boy in 2024:

A digital artwork of a young person with a cross earring, wearing a textured beanie and scarf, in a painted style reminiscent of Van Gogh
A digital artwork of a young person with a cross earring, wearing a textured beanie and scarf, in a painted style reminiscent of Van Gogh

6.Here's the OG "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer (1665):

Painting of a girl with a pearl earring wearing a blue and beige turban, looking over her shoulder
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And here's the girl with a vape pen in 2024:

A person in historical-inspired attire, with a large earring and headwrap, looks toward the viewer while exhaling vapor from a device
A person in historical-inspired attire, with a large earring and headwrap, looks toward the viewer while exhaling vapor from a device

7.Here's the OG "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" by Georges Seurat (1884–1886):

A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat depicts people lounging by the water, showcasing pointillism and leisure in nature
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And here's a Sunday afternoon at Echo Park Lake, on 4/20/24:

People enjoying a sunny day at a park by a lake, sitting and talking with smoke rising from some of their activities
People enjoying a sunny day at a park by a lake, sitting and talking with smoke rising from some of their activities

8.Here's the OG "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli (1486):

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli: Venus stands on a shell, surrounded by figures in flowing garments, set against a seascape with trees
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And here's Venus doing a modeling photoshoot in 2024:

Model posing in a shell with a background resembling Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," surrounded by photographers and crew
Model posing in a shell with a background resembling Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," surrounded by photographers and crew

9.Here's the OG "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper (1942):

People in a diner at night, viewed from outside. A man in a suit and hat sits alone; a couple and a waiter converse at the counter. Inspired by "Nighthawks."
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And here's a small crowd chilling at Starbucks, I mean Nighthawks, in 2024:

A nighttime street scene depicts a café similar to Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," with people sitting inside. A Starbucks logo is visible
A nighttime street scene depicts a café similar to Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," with people sitting inside. A Starbucks logo is visible

10.Here's the OG "Marilyn Monroe" by Andy Warhol (1967):

Pop art portrait of Marilyn Monroe with stylized features, created by Andy Warhol
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And here's the blonde queen of 2024, Taylor Swift, as an Andy Warhol pop art piece:

Pop art image with a split-face design of Marilyn Monroe, featuring vibrant colors, red lips, and retro curls. Signature reads "Marilyn Monroe."
Pop art image with a split-face design of Marilyn Monroe, featuring vibrant colors, red lips, and retro curls. Signature reads "Marilyn Monroe."

11.Here's the OG "The Scream" by Edvard Munch (1893):

A person stands on a bridge clasping hands to their face, surrounded by swirling lines. Inspired by the painting "The Scream" by Edvard Munch
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And finally, here's Kim Kardashian losing her earring in the ocean again in 2024:

A painted figure with a shocked expression mimics "The Scream" painting, wearing a sleek jacket. Background shows a swirling sky and sea
A painted figure with a shocked expression mimics "The Scream" painting, wearing a sleek jacket. Background shows a swirling sky and sea

This post was enhanced with AI creativity tools.