Artist revives Van Gogh's paintings through hand-animated videos

Andrey Zakirzyanov is gaining attention for his hand-animated videos of famous paintings, including works by Vincent van Gogh. His animations, posted on Instagram since December 2023, have attracted millions of views and interest from art organizations. Unlike many recent animations created with artificial intelligence, Zakirzyanov uses traditional 3D modeling software to preserve the original texture and details of the paintings. His work has been commissioned by the National Gallery of Art to promote exhibitions, resulting in significant engagement on social media. The National Gallery of Art plans to continue collaborating with Zakirzyanov and other creators to make art more accessible online. His videos have already helped the gallery gain thousands of new followers and increased interest in its exhibitions.