Clarification Note: The images in the post was crafted in cooperation with Midjourney AI, which followed my prompts.
I love the elegance of Alfons Mucha’s work — the flowing lines, ornate details, and those timeless muses that seem to float right off the canvas. Lately, I found myself browsing through that style with a small postmodern, anachronistic twist — just a hint of absurdity.
Usually, when artists play with anachronism, they go for the classic mix: characters from the past wearing slightly-too-modern outfits — like medieval Hamlet characters dressed for the Renaissance — but still carrying props like swords to anchor the scene in its intended era.
So I thought… what if we flipped that around?
What if we kept all the vintage charm — those gorgeous Victorian gowns, the elegant floral frames — but dropped in a bit of 21st-century tech? You know, earbuds to complement the earrings. iPhones instead of lace fans. A muse checking her messages instead of admiring her reflection.
With that idea in mind, I let AI run wild and generate a batch of Mucha-inspired “paintings.” From dozens of results, I’ve picked a few favorites to share the joy (and the gentle absurdity) with you.
Here’s my top pick from the batch:
And a few more for good measure.
Enjoy the scroll — no strolling required.