There are nine applications that will show you the history of a picture, its worth, the location, stories and quotations, and other relevant information. A gold trove of knowledge for both art novices and professionals alike.
1. The most comprehensive resource available, Google Arts & Culture
In addition to the recently debated capability of "Face match," which allows you to locate your artistic twin, the program also has another potential! Works in extremely high resolution or tiny theme files, such as spectacular virtual tours (of the Taj Mahal, the museum dedicated to Frida Kahlo, and so on) (red in art, impressionism, the history of works stolen by the Nazis ). The program includes a staggering number of pictures and pieces of information, the most of which were created in collaboration with prominent institutions.
Free of charge, and downloadable from the App Store and Play Store: Google's Arts & Culture search engine
https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/
2. Minitopo, the most pedagogically sound of all.
Following in the footsteps of the massive open online courses (MOOCs), we now have microlearning. This anglicization conceals a new method of learning that takes place on a daily basis, in the form of little touches, over a relatively short period of time. It is one of Minitopo's primary areas of focus. The user browses through a "library" to choose a topic that interests them (such as art, cuisine, astronomy, travel, etc.) and then follows a discussion that takes the shape of an instant message back-and-forth between an enthusiast and someone who is just interested about the topic. The collaborative application offers modern art prominence of place, namely through a scenario: Alice, a young novice, pushes herself to explain the art of the Center Pompidou to her dubious grandma via text message.
Minitopo may be downloaded for free from the App Store and Play Store.
3. Magnus, the character with the most connections.
This free program was developed by a young entrepreneur, and it contains all of the talks. It enables you to recognize almost any work using just your smartphone and a few minutes' worth of your time. It also tells you where the work has been exhibited, as well as its most recent sales results, by querying a database that is rich with 10 million references and is provided by galleries, auction houses, as well as the users themselves. These references were provided by the galleries and auction houses. A tool that is not completely trustworthy, but the underlying technology should continue to advance over the next several years.
Free of charge, and downloadable from the App Store and Play Store: Magnus
4. Smartify, the most knowledgeable option
Smartify, which was released in May 2017, is a candidate for the title of "Shazam of art." If this program makes use of the same visual recognition technology as Magnus does, then it is more accessible to the general public. While you are visiting a museum, you will have the opportunity to add to the knowledge available about a piece of art by reading additional in-depth commentary. Additionally, the user has the ability to preserve their favorite photographs in a virtual album and share them with the community that uses Smartify. The database is currently only accessible to partner museums, but it is expanding all the time.
The Smartify app may be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
5 Street Art Cities, the most urban places in the world
Increasing numbers of towns and localities are putting up walking tours that focus on the history of their street art. On the other hand, there is an application called Street Art Cities that caters to those who value their independence and want to see the most stunningly painted walls at their own leisure. It offers interactive maps that give you views of the frescoes and on which you may click to find out the location, the artist, and a little explanation text. Helpful for locating places worth exploring and gaining a basic understanding of urban art at the same time.
Street Art Cities is a free app that can be downloaded from the App Store and Play Store.
6/ Artips, the most enjoyable of all
Artips provides not only a daily email that can be read in one minute but also an application due to the fact that art history is also comprised of a great number of humorous incidents. The user will acquire knowledge such as from whom Salvador Dali borrowed his mustache, how Gustave Courbet used to govern his grief while painting, etc. using the application, which is very simple and delightful to use. dosages of vital culture administered in a homeopathic manner and made available to everybody.
Free of charge (with restrictions), and downloadable through the App Store and Play Store: Artips http://artips.fr/
7/ Fondation Ricard, the most useful of all the organizations
The Ricard Foundation is not only an organization that provides financial assistance to aspiring young artists, but it is also a platform that has a part called "Galleries for use" that is a veritable treasure trove. The exhibits that are closing soon, the openings that are yet to come, and the programming that is now taking place in the galleries are all highlighted in a very clear timetable. In the context of the art world, speakers are given the floor to discuss three of their own favorites in the "Best before" portion. A useful item to have around in your pocket at all times.
Corporate Foundation Ricard is a free app that can be downloaded from the App Store.
8/ Izi, the most straightforward and efficient of all
This outstanding audio tour will join you on all of your trips, from the little provincial museum to the Louvre, as well as the significant international exhibits that you attend. This program, which is available in more than 13 languages, has an extremely user-friendly interface. It is hard to believe that it is free given the extensive nature of the offer. In addition to this, it provides the user with the opportunity to develop his or her own comments on any topic of their choosing.
Izi Travel may be downloaded for free from the App Store and Play Store.
https://izi.travel/fr
9/ Curator, the most innovative role in the company
It is the app that every art lover should have on their phone! Curiator is an art-focused social network that has a news feed that is updated with a variety of different types of photos. Similar to Instagram, you may browse for an infinite amount of time and still make a donation. After the piece of art and its accompanying description plate have been photographed, the program will transcribe fundamental pieces of data such as the artist's name, the title of the piece, and the year. After then, everything is stored in your own personal digital collection, which you have the option to keep private or share. Awaken the exhibition commissioner that lies dormant inside you.
Seen in Beaux Arts Magazine in French language