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The Getty Museum has challenged people to recreate famous artwork in their homes

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The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, aka the Getty, is currently closed to the public as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. But the institution is doing its part to keep the art-loving community engaged during this difficult time, by challenging people to create their favorite works of art with objects at home.

We challenge you to recreate a work of art with objects (and people) in your home.

🥇 Choose your favorite artwork
🥈 Find three things lying around your house⠀
🥉 Recreate the artwork with those items

And share with us. pic.twitter.com/9BNq35HY2V
- Getty (@GettyMuseum) March 25, 2020

Getty posted the challenge prompt to its Twitter account on Wednesday, urging people to get creative during their time self-quarantining at home. The museum's social media lead, Sarah Waldorf, tells Yahoo Lifestyle that the museum's direct messages have been "flooded" ever since with hilarious re-creations.

"Our audience told us loud and clear that they wanted to see beautiful artworks, learn more about art from home, and find delight on social media," Waldorf says of the museum's decision to engage with its community in some way. "We wanted to offer up a creative challenge to find refuge from the uncertain state of the world and to spark excitement to get creative - no extra materials required."

The idea behind the challenge, Waldorf explains, was then inspired by an Instagram account from Amsterdam, @tussenkunstenquarantaine (which means "between art and quarantine" in Dutch), where people were already re-creating works of art.

Getty then reinterpreted the challenge, encouraging its social media followers to use the museum's online archive to find inspiration for their recreations. The museum has since reposted some of the community's best examples.

Waldorf additionally notes that the challenge has spread beyond the Getty's page. Annelisa Stephan, assistant director of digital content strategy and user experience design, says that this is a reflection of the museum's intention to allow for meaningful and accessible ways to interact with art online.

"Our vision is to use digital to uplift, to inspire, and to create community through art," Stephan says. "This is already taking many different forms, from creative activities to thought-provoking articles to informal videos, always with a friendly and inclusive approach. Listening is key-we tune in to our audiences daily so we can respond creatively to what they most need and value."
For the latest news on the evolving coronavirus outbreak, Read more from Yahoo Lifestyle: follow along here. According to experts, people over 60 and those who are immunocompromised continue to be the most at risk. If you have questions, please reference the and resource guides.

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Museum challenges people in self-quarantine to recreate favorite works of art with objects at home

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The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, aka the Getty, is currently closed to the public as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. But the institution is doing its part to keep the art-loving community engaged during this difficult time, by challenging people to create their favorite works of art with objects at home.

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A 5-day drawing challenge created by illustrator Sarah Beth Morgan... use any media!
https://www.instagram.com/wonderfall/

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We may be stuck at home, but online tours of many museums are open!

Choose a museum from the attached list, and pick something fun to do, such as:

"Bring your sketchbook" and draw something from the museum

Make a photo collage of your favorite works

Go with friends, via facetime

Edit yourself into a picture... maybe you're at the museum, maybe you're in one of the paintings?

(You can use www.PhotoPea.com as a free, browser-based alternative to PhotoShop)

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In the wake of the intensifying Covid-19 pandemic, many of the world's most venerable art institutions have been forced to temporarily shut their doors. Luckily, that doesn't mean that we've lost access to the countless treasures housed by these great museums. Thanks to the extensive Google Arts & Culture project, more than 2,500 spaces from around the world are accessible online, and many offer virtual tours of their holdings. Here are 14 of our favorites.

MoMA, New York

Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for a member of the powerful Medici family, the Uffizi Gallery is a standout even among Florence's many storied institutions. Built over centuries, its holdings include some of Italy's most important works from artists like Caravaggio ( Medusa) and Raphael ( Madonna of the Goldfinch). You can peruse 156 of them virtually.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

National Museum, New Delhi

The National Museum has been India's premier museum since opening its doors in 1949. Today, it is home to thousands of works of art spanning 5,000 years of history, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, ancient texts, armor and decorative arts. Over 600 of those items are documented for viewing online.

The Art Institute of Chicago

Home to one of the largest permanent collections of any museum in the United States, The Art Institute of Chicago houses 260,000 pieces of art from across the centuries. Nearly 600 of those works are made accessible digitally through the Arts & Culture initiative, including Mary Cassatt's The Child's Bath, Cézanne's The Basket of Apples and Julia Margaret Cameron's portrait of Julia Jackson.

Georgia O'Keefe Museum, Santa Fe

Detroit Institute of Arts

One of the Midwest's artistic crown jewels, the Detroit Institute of Arts houses an incredible collection--one of the top six in the United States--under its Beaux-Arts roof. Among its most notable holdings accessible online are Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States, Caravaggio's Marth and Mary Magdalene, and Ruysch's Flowers in a Glass Vase.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Arguably America's premier museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a New York icon with one of the most celebrated collections anywhere in the world. Twenty-six virtual exhibits and over 200,000 documented works give digital viewers a taste of pretty much any art from nearly any era, from Pieter Bruegel The Elder's The Harvesters to Chanel's iconic suit.

Museo Frida Kahlo, Mexico City

La Casa Azul is where acclaimed artist Frida Kahlo lived and died. It is also home to the museum honoring her life and artistic legacy. Nearly 70 examples of Kahlo's personal effects, artworks and attire are accessible digitally, including the body cast she famously painted while ill and Self-Portrait Wearing a Velvet Dress.

Tate Britain, London

One of the UK's most respected museums, the Tate was opened in 1897 and has built perhaps the foremost collection of British art dating back to the the Tudor era and including a large holding of J.M.W. Turner's work. Two-hundred and seventy works of arts--from Dante Gabriel Rosetti's Proserpine to Millais's Ophelia --are available through Google.

La Galleria Nazionale, Rome

Rijks Museum, Amsterdam

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York

Founded in 1937, the Guggenheim is among the world's foremost institutions dedicated to fostering an understanding of contemporary art and architecture. Over 200 works from its impressive holdings are viewable through Google's portal, including Glenn Ligon's Prisoner of Love #2 and Julieta Aranda's Two shakes, a tick and a jiffy.

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Tired of Netflix? 14 World-Class Museums Offering Virtual Tours Right From Your Laptop

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In the wake of the intensifying Covid-19 pandemic, many of the world's most venerable art institutions have been forced to temporarily shut their doors. Luckily, that doesn't mean that we've lost access to the countless treasures housed by these great museums. Thanks to the extensive Google Arts & Culture project, more than 2,500 spaces from around the world are accessible online, and many offer virtual tours of their holdings.

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Make your own t-shirt yarn if you don't have any rope!

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Okay Lars fam, we've stuck craft book gold again and we can't not share these things with you! Our friends over at Abram Books (our very own publisher!) sent us the most incredible book " The Year of Knots " written by the one and only Windy Chien. The book just launches TODAY and it needs to go in your craft library. It offers tutorials ranging from home décor to how to adorn your shoes. Just in case you needs a little more convincing on just how fabulous this book is we have included a tutorial on this wonderful knot necklace!

We went ahead and made a few modifications to the original necklace by adding in a second semicircle on it but the bones and idea behind the necklace are all attributed to the very talented Wendy Chien! This necklace is simple yet intricate and the perfect accessory to pull together any outfit! Seriously, everyone in our office tried it on and it looked great with evert single outfit! Trust us, every outfit you own needs this necklace! Material:

-¼" rope (2 pieces of rope, one 4.5' and another 9.5')

-Thread and needle

-Hot glue gun

-Rit Dye

Directions:
Inner Semicircle:

1. Start with the 4.5' long rope. At the 6in point, double the remaining 4' of rope back about 1', forming a skinny horizontal loop, and begin knotting here. The remaining 3' of rope below the skinny horizontal loop is the working cord.

2. With the working cord, wrap one tight turn around the standing upper leg of the loop, ending by drawing the working cord back to front through the loop.

3. Hold the first turn tight against the tabletop with your left fingers, then wrap two turns around the lower leg, again ending by drawing the working cord back to front through the loop hole. (This is the figure 8 shape with an extra turn on the lower leg.) Note: Work with the part of the line that's already at the point where the turns are. Make the turns, then pull the long working end through the loop back to front.

4. Continue these same three turns working toward the right, always alternating between one turn on the upper leg, then two turns on the lower leg. Make tight turns, not loose ones. Note: To keep the knot in place, always use your fingers to hold down the last couple of turns.

5. Count the turns on the upper leg. You want eleven turns on the upper leg with two turns on the lower leg after.

6. Pull the lower leg of the remaining loop firmly to the right, bringing the double turns tightly together. Don't forget this step! If you do the knot will feel loose and won't retain its shape.

7. Now pull the left hand side of leftover rope to the left, which will bring the single turns tightly together and cause the knot's shape to curve. Keep pulling until the end of the loop disappears.

8. Your knots should now be in a semicircle. Secure the ends of the necklace by trimming the excess rope on both sides of the semicircle and hot gluing the ends to the side that you want to be the back of the necklace.

Outer Semicircle:

1. Start with 9.5' of rope. At the 1' point, double the 8.5' of rope back about 2', forming a skinny horizontal loop and begin knotting here. The lower 6.5' of the rope is the working cord.

2. Repeat steps 2-4 of the inner circle instructions.

3. Count the turns on the upper leg. You want twenty turns on the upper leg with two turns on the lower leg after.

4. Repeat steps 6-7 of the inner circle instructions.

5. Your knots should now be in a semicircle. You should have extra rope on both sides of the semicircle, these will be used to create the "strands" of the necklace.

6. To attach the two semicircles together flip the necklace so the back of it is facing up. Attach the small semicircle to the large semicircle by sewing them together with a zig zag pattern.

7. Secure the ends of the necklace with two Sliding Knots.

Sliding Knots:

1. Lay the necklace down on the table top vertically with the front side facing up. Grab both ends of the necklace and loop them to the other side half way down.

2. On the right side of the necklace, about half way, down take the left necklace strand (the working cord) and form a small loop and hold it on top of the other strand (standing cord).

3. Take the working cord and wrap it (wrapping to the right) around the loop and standing cord three times. Make sure the loops are slightly loose.

4. Take the end of the working cord and stick it through the loop from behind and pull tightly. Pull very tightly, this knot is never supposed to come undone. Cut off the excess working cord, cutting it off right where it comes out of the knot.

5. To finish, flip the necklace over, so the back of the necklace is facing up, and repeat steps 3-4 of sliding knots.

6. Prepare your dye and dye your necklace to the desired color. Allow 24 hours for the dye to set and dry!

Dying Directions:

1. Find a large container and fill with warm water.

2. Mix your dye into the water.

3. Test the color of your dye with a scrap piece of fabric of paper towel.

4. Wet your necklace so the rope can absorb the color easier.

5. Once your dye is adjusted to the right color, place your wet necklace into the dye.

6. Let your necklace absorb color for anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple of hours. The longer you leave it in, the richer the color will be.

7. Take the necklace out of the dye and let dry for 24 hour.

You can find The Year of Knots here! We love seeing what you have made! Be sure to tag us with #larsmakes so we can see how this knot necklace ties your outfits together!

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Okay Lars fam, we've stuck craft book gold again and we can't not share these things with you! Our friends over at Abram Books (our very own publisher!) sent us the most incredible book " The Year of Knots " written by the one and only Windy Chien.

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If you've played the original, you will love this one. It has all of the things that made me love I love Hue but enough new features to still be interesting and exciting. I have already played 150 levels.
If you didn't play the first one, don't worry you can still play and love this one. It's a simple and relaxing game. The ads are not intrusive. Every level leaves you feeling satisfied.
If you aren't sure, download it play one level. Its quick and free.
I also want to say thank you to everyone who was a part of the creation of this game! You're amazing!!

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Paper Towel Roll Sculptures | Recycled art projects, Easy art projects, Art lessons elementary

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2. Take a photo of your window and post it to your social media page
3. Use the hashtags #FromMyWindow #PortHope and #Caremongering
4. Tag @criticalmassart

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A long and entirely subjective list of creative challenges to get you through COVID-19

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Trying to keep busy during quarantine? Join the club - these clubs

Posted: March 20, 2020

The #30DayArtQuarantine is one of countless Instagram art challenges that have popped up in our new age of social distancing. (@thejealouscurator/Instagram)

It's not like you're bored. Between work, assorted life stuff and any number of pandemic-related additions to your daily routine - scheduled doorknob bleachings, the Estelle Getty workout, an unusually active calendar of WhatsApp dates - the COVID-19 lifestyle is B-U-S-Y. So if you're desperate for an outlet, it's not because you're in sloth mode. If you're stuck indoors, you're going to use this situation to your advantage, and it's time to get creative, try a new skill and connect with people in the process (from the extremely safe social distance of online interaction, of course). Here are a few totally free ideas to get you started, plus a bunch that are suitable for kiddos.

Make something!

It's one of countless Instagram art challenges "brought to you by the coronavirus," and it's an extremely popular one, generating a thousand posts in its first weekend. The brainchild of Canadian art blogger The Jealous Curator (a.k.a. Danielle Krysa), the game works a lot like Inktober. Krysa's posted a list of 30 words - creative prompts you can respond to daily. "Paint, draw, photograph, sculpt, collage...whatever you like," she writes.

(@thejealouscurator/Instagram)

#quarantineartclub
The Quarantine Art Club, founded by American illustrator Carson Ellis, is a similar concept, though you'll need to keep checking back to her Instagram for daily assignments. Past challenges include "self-portrait," "continuous line contour drawing" and "make your own prompts." (Hilarious.) Ellis is posting a few of her favourite user drawings to Instagram, and given the number of fridge-worthy sketches, the project is definitely family friendly. But it's attracting a bunch of pros, too. (Remember this story Salini Perera illustrated for CBC Arts? Here's the Toronto artist's take on the "self-portrait" challenge.)

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Sarah Beth Morgan is another acclaimed American illustrator, but her lockdown art challenge (#DrawFromADistance) requires an eensy bit of self-reflection. Follow the prompts, and you could make it out the other side of this pandemic with a sweet, illustrated diary. (Sample assignments: "An unexpected benefit of lockdown. What makes you happy?" and "Coping mechanisms - what's your new self-care routine?")

Can't draw? No problem. The creators of this Instagram challenge have an extremely broad definition of "art," so if you're especially proud of that kitchen sink pasta sauce you made from tomatoes, soy sauce packets and a long-forgotten tin of lemon-pepper tuna, go ahead and contribute. Led by Airigami, a balloon-art company from New York State, " the only rule is you've got to use supplies and tools you have on hand."
Quarantine photo challenge
After day three, I suspect this idea might start to feel like playing "I Spy" with yourself - but therein lies the challenge. Artist Isis Ascobereta is doing a daily photo assignment while cooped up at home in Paris, and she's posting prompts so anyone can join. She says she'll be announcing a new topic each week, starting with the first theme, "colours."

For a more educational angle, there's this weekly challenge/art class care of Montreal artist Courtney Clinton. She plans to Instagram a different classic drawing each week, accompanied by a mini history lesson. Your assignment? Grab a pen or pencil and copy the thing. Clinton's doing video demos on Instagram, too, and if you need extra instruction, she asks folks to tag her in their posts. More info on her website.
SLC Sports Drawing Competition
Does your artwork deserve more than a mere repost? Toronto illustrator Stephanie Cheng is hosting a contest through her Instagram, and the prize is 10 gloriously analog copies of your design, screen-printed by Cheng herself (plus a print from her shop - winner's choice). Entrants must create a portrait of their favourite sports star (make sure it's in three colours or less, because screen-printing). She's accepting submissions via DM. Full rules are in this post. Or if you just want to shut off your brain and colour in some pretty-pretty pictures, Cheng has you covered there, too. She's making printable colouring sheets available to her newsletter subscribers.

(@iamstephcheng/Instagram)

The idea started in Spain, but Critical Mass - an arts organization in Port Hope, Ont. - is launching a similar project in their small town. By asking residents to make and display art in their windows, they're aiming to create an "outdoor art gallery," but participants are encouraged to share their work on Instagram, as well, and there's a contest component, too. ( More info here.)
Quarantine International Film Festival
Maybe you've made peace with the notion of a long-term lockdown, and you want a project that can be developed over days, even weeks, and not hours. The Quarantine International Film Festival, created by Calgarians Spencer Streichart and Siobhan Cooney, is accepting short film submissions until April 1. Selections will be appearing on the festival's YouTube channel April 8.

Make something (while distracting the kiddos with their own art challenges)!

Since more families are facing "stay-at-home-time," the magazine for "creative kids and their grownups" is Instagramming some of its best creative exercises.

(@illustoria_mag/Instagram)

"Lunch Doodles" with Mo Willems
The prolific kids' author is currently the Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence, and fans can check in with him daily for a new episode of "Lunch Doodles," quick video art lessons, taped in his studio.
#drawtogether with Wendy MacNaughton
If you're familiar with the best-selling cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, then you know MacNaughton's work.She started leading drawing classes for the housebound, and while they're fun at any age, they're really targeted at little ones. Grown-ups: hand over your devices starting at 10 a.m PST. That's when classes begin on Instagram Live. She has a new lesson every weekday.
Trisha Zemp's Stop Motion Kids Camp
It's technically just for kids, but if you're a social media manager who's #wfh, bookmark this link. (Trisha Zemp's twee, minimalist aesthetic is Instagram incarnate.) Learn the basics of stop-motion animation through her free online course.
#wewilldraw
If you know a kid who's constantly drawing Spider-Man, this is their chance to learn from a pro. Irish comic book artist Will Sliney started a Twitter challenge for school kids stuck at home, and due to overwhelming response, he's started offering free art classes on YouTube, too. Join in the fun by following #wewilldraw.
Printables from Elise Gravel
For years, this Montreal artist has been offering kid-friendly colouring sheets and other fun printable activities via her website, and she has a few timely additions.

Like most arts institutions around the country, the Oakville Galleries is closed, but they've found a way to offer kids programming online. Fresh at-home activities will be added to their Instagram and Facebook pages every Wednesday and Friday.

Over in Calgary, the Glenbow Museum's announced a schedule for "remote" visitors, and Wednesday mornings are dedicated to school-aged kids. Programming begins at 10 a.m. Alberta time, but head here for more up-to-date information, plus further details on all their plans.

Or learn something about art, instead!
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
You might be running out of toilet paper, but there's definitely no shortage of online museum tours - or lists of online museum tours. But in addition to opening its "virtual doors," the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts made a fulsome slate of programming available this week (audio guides, educational materials for kids and adults, podcasts, videos, etc.) and they'll be announcing new stuff daily on Facebook and Instagram.
Skillshare
Though the platform offers classes in a few disciplines, creative skills are really its focus - think animation, graphic design, drawing, photography. In light of current events, they're offering two months of access free to students and teachers. (According to their website, you'll need an .edu or .k12 email address to qualify for the offer.)

There are 2,000+ online courses smashed into this online catalogue, with offerings ranging from free to dirt cheap. Complete an intro to classical music (at Yale) or learn the basics of graphic design (at the California Institute of the Arts). Your call, really. You'll probably burn through half a day just weighing your options.

As if you needed even more to browse, this website compiles free online course listings from all over. One helpful feature: you can search by start date. (As of writing, there are 155 listings for art and design classes launching next week.)
CBC Arts understands that this is an incredibly difficult time for artists and arts organizations across this country. We will do our best to provide valuable information, share inspiring stories of communities rising up and make us all feel as (virtually) connected as possible as we get through this together. If there's something you think we should be talking about, let us know by emailing us at cbcarts@cbc.ca.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leah Collins is the Senior Writer at CBC Arts.

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Posted: March 20, 2020 It's not like you're bored. Between work, assorted life stuff and any number of pandemic-related additions to your daily routine - scheduled doorknob bleachings, the Estelle Getty workout, an unusually active calendar of WhatsApp dates - the COVID-19 lifestyle is B-U-S-Y.

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You probably have some experience from your childhood building forts, yes? Chances are, though, your structures never looked quite this good? That's because you were a child and you didn't have the design sense or the wherewithal to make something so Instagram-worthy.

You're an adult now! And that means you have the skills (and the permission) to take your fort-building to the next level. Trust me - you can do it. Here are my best tips to help you.

1. Take advantage of the walls and ceiling.

As a general rule, I like to start my fort by securing the roof to the ceiling. This can be done with hooks: Those temporary Command hooks are really great for this because they can be removed when it's time to take the fort down and they won't leave any holes or markings behind.

Simply gather the material at the corner of a flat bed sheet, tie it up with string, and use that string to hang the corner on a hook. Whenever possible, start in the corner of a room rather than in the middle. This way, you have two walls to attach sheets to.

2. Build around what you've got.

A side chair can add extra seating if you cozy it up with a fuzzy pillow. A media console can become a wall if you cover it with a blanket. A little table can hold your lighting and some books. The point? There's no need to remove all the furniture in the room. In fact, you'll find you'll be able to put most pieces to good use.

3. Use binder clips.

To connect sheets together, you'll want to use binder clips. You might think that pins are less visible, and thus a better option, but pins can come loose and then you have hard-to-see sharp objects lying around, just waiting to stab you as you crawl around your fort. Binder clips are less likely to cause injury.

4. Remember this: B igger isn't always better.

Yes, I know I said to start your fort by hanging it from the ceiling. Here, I'm talking not about the height, but about the general square-footage of your fort. Think about how many bodies (grown-up or of the smaller variety) will need to fit inside your structure. Then, build a space that is just big enough to hang out in.

The whole point of making an indoor fort is to have a cozy nook. There's no need to transform your entire living room if you can get the job done in one small cocoon-like area.

5. But make sure there's space for snacks.

If you build the perfect fort, you're going to want to spend hours on end inside it. That means you'll get hungry and you will need to be able to bring food into said fort. If you don't have a coffee table in your fort (see tip number 2), just make sure you have floor space for small serving trays. This way, mugs of hot chocolate (wine?) will have something sturdy to sit on among all those blankets.

6. Play with texture.

Speaking of blankets, comfort is key in this endeavor, so making sure to incorporate your softest textiles is a must. Lay down a small area rug (or two) on the floor of the fort. Skip scratchy or stiff blankets in favor of ones that feel comfy to the touch. And mix all sorts of pillows, poufs, and cushions in a variety of materials. Soft leather? Fringe? Chunky knits? Furry things? Yes to all! Nothing is too over the top here.

7. Add some lights.

You know lighting is the main ingredient in the recipe of ambiance, so bring in at least one lamp. We also used battery-powered fairy lights, which we attached to the outside of the fort using (you guessed it) binder clips.

8. Don't forget the entertainment.

While you can certainly hide away in your fort and do absolutely nothing, you might get bored after a while. Stock your fort with books, magazines, and games. If you can build your fort around your television, well that's even better. If that's not possible, well, that's why man invented laptops and tablets, no?

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2. Stage your selfie
3. Capture the magic
4. Post it here!

**One possible website to look for images on: https://www.1st-art-gallery.com/Portraits.html

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Tussen Kunst en Quarantaine translates to "Between Art & Quarantine"

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People are recreating famous paintings at home during coronavirus quarantine. Picture: Instagram / @tussenkunstenquarantaine

Since you can no longer visit your favourite art gallery, why not make the masterpieces yourself?

The Internet is absolutely buzzing with self isolation-inspired creativity - and now it seems the latest trend is recreating famous artwork.

People are wisely spending their time indoors transforming themselves (and willing participants) into famous paintings, from Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam to Edvard Munch's iconic The Scream.

Toilet paper neck ruffles, tangled laptop chargers and even four-legged friends are all being used as makeshift props.

Here's a selection of our personal favourites:
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The account - which was started less than two weeks ago - has already had plenty of submissions from inspired art enthusiasts.

And with over 67,000 followers, it's proving to be a welcome, light-hearted distraction for a lot of people quarantined at home.

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Scroll down through each column. Check out the ideas and prompts.

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