The Museum of Selfies Instagram page took that feeling and turned it into a genuinely clever visual joke: classic painted faces suddenly appear to be alive in our era, amidst scrolling, posing, and snapping photos. Photo: Boredpanda
The idea originated in Copenhagen, at the National Gallery of Denmark, where curator and designer Olivia Muus took photos “for fun” and realized how a simple illusion of a phone in hand could completely transform the mood of a portrait. Photo: Boredpanda
A stern nobleman can become a casual influencer. A serious gaze transforms into an expression of “wait, let me find the right angle.” Photo: Boredpanda
With one small change, these paintings feel less like distant history and more like someone you’d recognize on your social media feed. Photo: Boredpanda
A dignified aristocrat can become a relaxed influencer. A serious look transforms into an expression of “wait, let me find the perfect angle.” Photo: Boredpanda
What makes this project so delightful is how it bridges the serenity of museums and the chaos of the internet without making the artwork feel disposable. Photo: Boredpanda
The brushstrokes remain the same, the lighting is the same, the faces are carefully composed, only reframed through a habit we all understand. Photo: Boredpanda
And once you witness it, you can’t unsee it: a number of portraits by old masters appear as if they were destined to be selfies. Photo: Boredpanda
Even better, the Museum of Selfies is a game anyone can play. Photo: Boredpanda
Visitors around the world are recreating the effect in their local museums and sharing their “found selfies” using the project’s hashtag, adding new characters to this ever-expanding time-travel collection. Photo: Boredpanda
A noblewoman in an elegant gown appears to be smiling faintly although holding a phone, as if preparing to upload an aesthetic photo to her feed. Photo: Boredpanda
A young nobleman’s portrait looks as if he’s checking the shots on his phone screen, creating the impression that he’s just opened a notification on his timeline. Photo: Boredpanda
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