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Elderly Chinese people find social media fame by recreating classic paintings | South China Morning Post

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Videos of a group of elderly people recreating famous paintings have gone viral on Chinese social media. With the help of nursing home staff, they bring renowned artworks to life, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, Child Braiding a Crown and a Frida Kahlo self-portrait.

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