# Artwork-Identifying Apps The 'Magnus' App Provides Art Information with Just a Picture By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-information References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/61173/Magnus-Shazam-for-the-art-world-Take-a-picture-of-a-pie/) & [magnus.net](http://www.magnus.net) If you're in a gallery and looking to obtain art information without asking the curator, the 'Magnus' app is designed to help you out. Working almost like the Shazam for artwork, the 'Magnus' app works by [identifying the artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idart) you snapped a picture of and offering enhanced information about it. Aside from letting you know who the artist is and what the name of the artwork is, the 'Magnus' app will also let you know [how much it's worth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pricesnap). Best of all, the 'Magnus' app not only provides art information, but also the best spots to find artwork in your neighborhood. The location-based connectivity allows you to find [museums and galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museotrack), and obtain their hours all straight from the app. The 'Magnus' app is currently only available for use in New York with support for Berlin and London coming soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artwork-identifying Apps:** Apps that use image recognition technology to identify and provide information about artwork. - **Location-based Art Discovery:** Apps that allow users to discover art galleries and museums near them. - **Valuation of Artwork:** Apps that provide information on the value of artwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Museum and Gallery Industry:** Museums and galleries can utilize artwork-identifying apps to enhance and streamline their visitor experience. - **Art Market Industry:** The art market industry can utilize valuation apps to provide more transparency and information to potential buyers. - **Mobile App Development Industry:** There is a need for developers to create innovative artwork-identifying and art valuation apps that utilize advanced image recognition technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Democratic Digital Artwork Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artzme-app.md) - [Stolen Art-Tracking Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-stolen-art-file.md) - [Artistic Feedback Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-art-review.md) - [Art Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arts-every-time-art.md) - [AR-Enabled Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupixel.md) - [App-Powered Assistive Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-museum-of-south-texas.md) - [Engaging AI Object Recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picurious.md) - [Creativity-Supporting Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-app.md) - [AI Art Exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artlas.md)