A.I. Artist Reimagines McDonald’s Items As Ancient Chinese Relics

Digital artist and curator Lin Chen, better known by the online moniker Tudou_man, has made a rad A.I.-generated project titled McDonald’s Museum.

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The series reimagines the iconic fast-food chain’s products as ancient cultural relics.

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Tudou_man, who hails from Wuhan and is now based in Shanghai, is a full-time AIGC creator.

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The 31-year-old concept artist has previously designed for international brands like Ugg, Casetify, and Amiri.

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His latest project, the McDonald’s Museum series, was created with A.I. software Midjourney and Adobe Photoshop. Tudou_man designed McDonald’s food items in the style of ancient Chinese bronzeware, porcelain, gold, and jade.

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Click on the icon below to learn more about the artists’ creative project.

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