# Art Swipe > Collage app using public domain art and personal photos, inspired by surrealism. (iPhone/iPad app by jody zellen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-swipe/id493872473 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [jody zellen](https://appshunter.io/developer/422871450) - Category: Entertainment, Games, Puzzle - Price: Free - Rating: 3.60/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 74 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-01-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-swipe/id493872473/reviews.md ## What is Art Swipe? Art Swipe was developed by artist Jody Zellen and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) to coincide with the exhibition "In Wonderland: The Surrealist Adventures of Women Artists in Mexico and the United States" on view at LACMA from January 29 - May 6, 2012. The app allows users to make collages from images that are in the public domain from LACMA's collection, images from the "In Wonderland" exhibition, as well as photographs from their camera and camera roll. Art Swipe is loosely based on the "exquisite corpses" created by early 20th century surrealist artists who would write or draw on a folded sheet of paper. Each participant would then pass the folded paper to the next participant for a further contribution. The result is a collective collage, an image made up of parts connected by chance. ## Key features - Create collages - Use public domain art - Incorporate personal photos - Inspired by surrealist art - Build collective images ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-swipe/id493872473/reviews.md ### 1/5 — A Banal Idea Executed Poorly *2018-07-18* This app, supposedly created by an artist of at least some note enables you to reassemble three sections, (top, middle and bottom) of famous paintings. There is no way to clip, draw, resize, affect colors or add text. If you are interested in what the effect might be if you cut every painting in the louvre and reassembled them randomly, this app may interest you. It has nothing to do with the Surrealist drawing game Exquisite Corpse, however, and in fact flies in the face of the original creative impulse, which to be fair seems dated and unworthy of further investigation anyway. ### 2/5 — Bummed... *2014-09-05* It constantly crashes, and I haven't even added my own pix yet...? You'd think they'd cause a crash more being higher res/more data etc... ### 5/5 — Fun App! *2012-04-22* App works perfect on our iPhones 4 & 4s + iPad 3! Saw "In Wonderland" yesterday, joined LACMA this morning! The app and exhibit are awe inspiring. Thank you LACMA & Jody Zellen! More Please :p ### 1/5 — Frozen *2012-04-02* Mine seems to have frozen ## Frequently asked questions about Art Swipe ### What is Art Swipe? Art Swipe is a free collage-making application inspired by surrealist art techniques. It allows users to combine public domain images from LACMA's collection with their own photographs to create unique visual compositions. ### How does Art Swipe work? The app is based on the "exquisite corpse" method where participants contribute to a collective artwork. You can layer images from LACMA's public domain collection and your camera roll to create a collaborative collage. ### Can I use my own photos with Art Swipe? Yes, you can use photographs from your device's camera and camera roll to create collages within Art Swipe. This allows for a personalized and unique artistic experience. ### What kind of art can I use in Art Swipe? Art Swipe provides access to images that are in the public domain from LACMA's collection, as well as images from the "In Wonderland" exhibition. These can be combined with your personal photos. ### Is Art Swipe free to use? Yes, Art Swipe is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with the application. ### Does Art Swipe have ads? No, Art Swipe does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted creative experience for users. ### What devices is Art Swipe compatible with? Art Swipe is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across these Apple mobile platforms. ### When was Art Swipe last updated? The latest version of Art Swipe, version 1.1, was last updated on November 17, 2017. The app was originally released on January 24, 2012. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2017-11-17 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Updated for 64-bit architecture. ### 1.0 — 2012-01-23 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Art Swipe | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [afx-isi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afx-isi/id1639518576) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [HoloKit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holokit/id6444073276) | 4.0 (8) | Free | Entertainment | | [Daily Death](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-death/id1488130909) | 4.6 (9) | Free | Entertainment | | [Obscene Extreme Festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obscene-extreme-festival/id6499340270) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [altDQ LACMA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altdq-lacma/id6738046115) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [LīnArt (LineArt)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linart-lineart/id1349623050) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by jody zellen - [Spine Sonnet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spine-sonnet/id422871445) - [4 Square](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-square/id517144208) - [Episodic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/episodic/id629326337) - [Time Jitters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-jitters/id823637394) - [The Unemployed](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unemployed/id1454433034) All apps by jody zellen: https://appshunter.io/developer/422871450 ## Related topics [lacma](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lacma) · [jody zellen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jody-zellen) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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