40 Classical Art Memes That Prove Humor Is Timeless (August 6, 2024)

Classic art memes are the ultimate blend of high culture and low humor. It’s like taking your favorite old-school paintings and giving them a 21st-century twist.

Whether it’s Mona Lisa sporting a pair of shades or a Renaissance figure texting on an iPhone, these memes breathe new life into masterpieces that have been gathering dust in museums for centuries.

Here are a few funny classical art memes that’ll make you appreciate the past while laughing in the present.


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.