

The Shazam for art is like having a professor in your pocket
By Mark Jones, Komando.com
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October 19, 2017
Do you know about the “Shazam” app? It’s used by hundreds of millions of people each month to instantly identify music that’s playing nearby. Pretty amazing!If you’re an art enthusiast, I have great news. Now, there’s an app similar to Shazam that not only identifies a piece of art but tells you its background story as well. It’s like having a docent with you at all times, right on your smartphone.I’m talking about an augmented reality (AR) art-identifying app called SMARTIFY.
This is the perfect app for those who love visiting art galleries and want to know more about the stores behind the artwork. You can also use the app to join thousands of other people who have used SMARTIFY in museums and galleries across the globe to discover and share art.It’s super easy to use. Simply hold your phone up to a piece of art to instantly identify it. Then, scroll down to access audio commentary and additional information. Here’s a brief video demonstrating how it works:

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