Leave a Review Google Arts & Culture
You need this app!!!
This is the first time I’ve ever been moved to write an app review. Google Arts & Culture has fully changed the way I use my phone and consume content. This app is full of incredible educational information and learning experiences, everything from fascinating interactive virtual exhibits on the da Vinci codices to articles on history, art galleries, and so much more. I recently decided to delete social media and began replacing it with apps like this, going from mindless scrolling to actually benefitting and learning from what I am consuming has been a game changer. If you’re someone who enjoys learning and appreciates culture and the natural world, or if you’re simply just a curious mind, this is the app for you!! I’m so surprised it’s not more popular.Show lessdylthathrill
The iPad app needs more work
I was amused by this project when I saw it on web, however it was not so good when I downloaded the iPad app. The first main problem that I had was that the application does not work on landscape mode 🫠. It was a huge deception to me since I have a keyboard and I prefer to work on a landscape mode to see more images. 👎
The second enhancement that Google team should work is a filter when you are looking for an specific painting. I was intrigued by the Bacchanal of Dionysius now that is trending with Paris 2024. But when I hit Greek good and I saw that you can surf between sculptures, paintings, photos that was amazing, however I was only interested in the paintings. 🖼️Show lessemmanuelcu
A few tweaks needed for mobile users
I use this app on my iphone and ipad. A couple things keep me from giving it five stars. One, the galleries of artists don't often include their full oeuvre but rather a few of their selected works. On the same note, some artists with relevant and incredible works don’t exist in this app. Two, why is the mobile UI so oddly conposed? I spent a few moments trying to find my bookmarked favorite paintings before i realized that i have to click on my own profile and scroll through the drop-down menu to find it. Why not include it as a bottom tab? Finally, PLEASE add the option automatically rotate the screen when going back and forth from landscape to portrait mode. This is my biggest gripe with this app. I want to be able to see the paintings at the widest aspect ratio relevant to the corresponding size of the painting and I thought it was rather strange that this app doesn't have that yet. These are a few of the reasons why i keep defaulting to Pinterest. This app has potential, but it does need work.Show lesskimo ki
I love this app, but…
Since the moment I downloaded this app, I loved it. I love the easy access to a variety of artworks and their history, also that if you want to explore about any art content, it takes you to the correct websites. The only thing I have to complain is that the recent apps version does not support the screen rotation. I have it on my phone and on my iPad, and I can’t enjoy the app like I used too. On my phone I liked to rotate it to see the images better, and on my iPad because of its case. It was convenient for me. I hope they fix it.Show lessmKosturakis
Used to love the app but hate this update
I haven’t updated the app for a while but I finally got undated version and I ABSOLUTELY HATE THIS.
I loved exploring random articles, the layout and how unique it was. Now it looks horrendos and sterile and looks like any other app online. It lost its identity and spark. It’s just a google app w random art article which I can gust google rather then story telling like previous format was. Please please bring it back or give people an option to opt in to an old format.Show lessKamyizmiami
poor search and content organization
it is unbelievable how poor the search is in a google app of all things! if i try to search for “van Dongen”, in results, i won’t see Kees van Dongen’s page at all! you have to type the name in full and without errors, like it’s 1998
and the organization of information is very disappointing. the first thing i saw today when i downloaded and opened this app is a crossword. not a picture/statue/whatever of the day, but a crossword. because, i guess, that’s what people interested in art are really looking for, right?Show lesseittaf
Slow and lacking, but has hidden potential
Unfortunately, even on new devices, the app is slow. It has the hallmarks of being a Web site inside an app wrapper: slow on current devices, poor navigation, and frustrating inconsistencies.
It's difficult to skim articles or to share specific sections of long articles because they are presented as slides rather than pages. Artifact pages don't link directly to the articles that have context about them, nor do they have that context in the artifact's description.
It seems to lack works from artists within the last century. Google has plenty of money to license these works if need be, assuming it does not fall under fair use in the first place. Some art from important figures is absent, including, e.g., many of Robert Mapplethorpe's works.
There doesn't seem to be a way to suggest art to add to the collection. There doesn't seem to be a way for artists to contribute their work, either.
There is much potential here if Google would make a native application using the look and feel of iOS (rather than shoehorning their own UI language onto it) and vastly increase the size of their collection.Show lessdyllisphiller
Missing a lot
This app would be great, if it had more. If you are looking for something in particular chances are they don’t have it. A lot of the stuff on here is impressionistic and abstract, doesn’t have any classical art. Not everyone wants to see starry night blown up in your face. Also the way the app works is very weird, if you click return it brings you back to the home page. If you look something up you get a bunch of random stuff like old photos of random people, why?Show lesslknkk
For the curious only!
The absolutely astounding amount of fabulously prepared resources available at one’s finger tips in this app is mind bending.
Whether it is just the casual browsing of vast collections of museums from all corners of the world, the casual immersion in random topics which just serve the purpose of testing one’s interest to intimate exploration of a epoch - be prepared to be blown away.
Be warned: save to your favorites often; sites, museums you visit, artists, historical periods. It really is a challenge to remember all the magic you will find here. And it is here….Show lessBrylaty
Excellent App
This app is wonderful. Anything you’re interested in, you can spend hours finding out more & more about it. Places you’ve never seen before, you can see them here. I never imagined I would learn so much from this app. The games are fun too, and a good way to get involved with the subject. I hope this app continues to exist forever, and that it continues getting updates. This app is a good way to spend your time.Show lessFroigs
