It’s been hotly debated as to whether art imitates life or the other way around. Legendary artists and scholars have all weighed in their two cents in the matter and were known to firmly stand by their opinion. But in today’s society, the debate has mellowed since we now practice a more open minded way of viewing the world. We now appreciate the fact that art can come in a myriad of forms.
Sometimes, certain individuals will find themselves in shocking situations where they realize that life has imitated art. It’s one of the most surreal human experiences we could ever have. Fortunately, there was a camera ready to capture some special moment and we have found some of the best!
“What does it say about me? At least it’s a flattering photo…”
![](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-bird-looks-at-its-illustrated-version.jpg)
The poor butterfly though it had found some new friends.
![butterflies](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-butterflies.jpg)
And his arrival was foretold in an ancient mural.
![life imitated art black cat street art next to a real life black kitten](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-black-cat-street-art-next-to-a-real-life-black-kitten.jpg)
Blending right in!
![life imitated art ginger cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-ginger-cat.jpg)
This cat thinks that it found the ultimate hiding place.
![life imitated art cat's ultimate hiding place](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-cats-ultimate-hiding-place.jpg)
Brilliant!
![life imitated art painting inspiration](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-painting-inspiration.jpg)
Seeing Double!
![life imitated art cat on stairs](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-cat-on-stairs.jpg)
“Paint me like one of your French girls.”
![french girls](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-french-girls.jpg)
Yawning or screaming?
![life imitated art yawning cat](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-yawning-cat.jpg)
Cute.
![life imitated art sleeping kitty](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-sleeping-kitty.jpg)
That looks like a really cool puzzle!
![woman cradling a pup](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-woman-cradling-a-pup.jpg)
A gorgeous dog and a gorgeous painting!
![life imitated art smiling dog](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-smiling-dog.jpg)
Nailed it.
![life imitated art sitting dog](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-sitting-dog.jpg)
Introducing the bird whisperer…
![bird whisperer](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-bird-whisperer.jpg)
A dragonfly landed on my friend’s foot and mirrored its own tattoo.
![life imitated art dragonfly](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-dragonfly.jpg)
A cool recreation!
![life imitated art a cool recreation](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-a-cool-recreation.jpg)
Lovely!
![life imitated art pizza](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-pizza.jpg)
Still wondering whether he did this on purpose or not…
![life imitated art bald man resemblance](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-bald-man-resemblance.jpg)
Incredible!
![life imitated art octopus on legs](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-octopus-on-legs.jpg)
This is technically very accurate!
![life imitated art starfish on fish](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-starfish-on-fish.jpg)
Look at that lovely smile!
![life imitated art piggy](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-piggy.jpg)
Uh oh.
![railroad fail](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-railroad-fail.jpg)
The paintwork is very realistic!
![hotwheels](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-hotwheels.jpg)
The facial expressions and colors are spot on!
![trump](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/life-imitated-art-trump.jpg)
All these coincidences are simply brilliant. We especially adored the photos of cats and dogs innocently posing next to their paintings and murals. Have you ever experienced a moment like this? If you have, don’t be shy and let us know in the comment section!