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Famous art remade with whatever was at home

J. Paul Getty Museum · Culture and museums

During COVID lockdowns, Getty asked followers to restage an artwork with three household objects. A vacuum cleaner posed as an ancient harp.

J. Paul Getty Museum: harp statue beside vacuum recreation — Image: Getty

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