Magnus - Scan Art. See Prices.
Discover the art around you.
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Identify artworks instantly and see real market prices. Take a photo of any artwork to discover the artist and price—on the spot. In museums, galleries, restaurants, outdoors or at art fairs. Magnus helps you understand what you’re looking at and how it fits into today’s art market.
TAKE A PHOTO — KNOW THE ART
Scan paintings, photographs, sculptures, and editions directly from your camera or photo library. Magnus provides clear, structured information about each artwork.
SEE REAL PRICES
Magnus gives you access to one of the world’s most comprehensive art price databases, combining:
• Gallery prices from current exhibitions
• Auction results going back decades
• Market data that is typically not visible to the public
No estimates. No hype. Just transparent information.
LEARN ABOUT THE ARTIST AND CONTEXT
Go beyond a name on a wall label. Explore artist information, artwork details, exhibition history, and related works—designed to help you understand the art, not just recognize it.
DISCOVER WHAT’S HAPPENING NEAR YOU
Find gallery shows, exhibitions, and art events nearby. See what’s on view tonight or plan your next art visit wherever you are.
BUILD YOUR PERSONAL ART ARCHIVE
Save artworks you scan, follow artists you care about, and keep all your art discoveries organized in one place.
more I downloaded this app about a year ago and if I reviewed it then it would of got a 1 Star too. But come to find out I was just looking for art in the wrong place. As in any collectors world you have to dig and dig to find the good stuff. & I have made 10s of thousands of dollars just using this app. 5 star hands down
I downloaded this app about a year ago and if I reviewed it then it would of got a 1 Star too. But come to find out I was just looking for art in the wrong place. As in any collectors world you have to dig and dig to find the good stuff. & I have made 10s of thousands of dollars just using this app. 5 star hands down
Not able to do what it claims
Not able to do what it claims
Really?! A waiting list?! That’s ridiculous!
Really?! A waiting list?! That’s ridiculous!
It's a scam. Dont come near
It's a scam. Dont come near
• Complete relaunch after 7 years with a rebuilt recognition engine
• Significantly faster and more accurate artwork identification
• Improved matching for gallery and exhibition works
• Faster performance and stability improvements
2.0.4 Jun 25
• Complete relaunch after 7 years with a rebuilt recognition engine
• Significantly faster and more accurate artwork identification
• Improved matching for gallery and exhibition works
• Faster performance and stability improvements
2.0.3 Jun 12
• Complete relaunch after 7 years with a rebuilt recognition engine
• Significantly faster and more accurate artwork identification
• Improved matching for gallery and exhibition works
• Faster performance and stability improvements
2.0.2 May 22
• Complete relaunch after 7 years with a rebuilt recognition engine
• Significantly faster and more accurate artwork identification
• Improved matching for gallery and exhibition works
• Faster performance and stability improvements
2.0.1 May 13
• Faster and more accurate artwork recognition
• Improved matching for gallery and exhibition works
• Expanded gallery price coverage
• Performance and stability improvements
2.0.0 May 12
[+] Leonardo DiCaprio just invested in our app - thought we might share this "update" :)
[+] Thanks to a series of small improvements, the app is running more smoothly than ever
1.0.15 03/25/2019
[+] Leonardo DiCaprio just invested in our app - thought we might share this "update" :)
[+] Thanks to a series of small improvements, the app is running more smoothly than ever
1.0.14 11/21/2018
[+] Leonardo DiCaprio just invested in our app - thought we might share this "update" :)
[+] Thanks to a series of small improvements, the app is running more smoothly than ever
1.0.13 10/03/2018
[+] Leonardo DiCaprio just invested in our app - thought we might share this "update" :)
[+] Thanks to a series of small improvements, the app is running more smoothly than ever
1.0.12 04/28/2018
"Leonardo DiCaprio Just Invested In This Art App" - Vanity Fair
"This Will Change The Way You See Art" - Bloomberg
It's like Shazam for Art — just take a photo of any artwork and instantly get the artist, title, and price.
THE WORLD’S BEST CONTEMPORARY ART PRICE DATABASE
There is simply no other database like this. We combine listing prices from both galleries and auction houses. You will find auction results dating back to 1900, as well as prices from current exhibitions in galleries and auctions.
TAKE A PHOTO – KNOW EVERYTHING
We have built Shazam for the art world. Our revolutionary technology scans every work of art to make it easy for you to keep track of it.
FIND THE BEST ART SPOTS NEAR YOU
Our map shows you galleries and museums near you, including current shows and opening hours.
OTHER FEATURES
•Keep track: Save all the works you love
•Share your art: Via Facebook, email or text message
•Zoom in: View artworks at an unbelievable zoom level
•View in room: View artworks to scale
•Upload pieces from your photo album
In our latest release we added a great feature you will love.
[+] Your shows: See all shows of artist you follow - so you never miss a show
[+] Discover a new bug? Send us a message to info@magnus.net
1.0.11 08/23/2017
Shazam for Art - now with even more additions and features
[+] Map: See all exhibitions around you and create your own map
[+] Experts: Experts tell you where to go so you can navigate through the art jungle
[+] Have login problems? Delete the app and download again.
[+] We knew you were clever. You helped us quickly discover and resolve bugs. From here on, it's smooth sailing!
[+] Discover a new bug? Send us a message to info@magnus.net
1.0.10 05/12/2017
[+] Bonjour Paris, Olá São Paulo, Welcome Los Angeles! And this is just the beginning. We are adding more and more cities to the map.
[+] Listen to the pros! We invited experts from the art world to tell you where to go - so you never miss a great show again.
[+] New home screen! From today on, we're putting the best art forward with a brand new home screen design.
[+] Say welcome to museums and art fairs! We added museums and art fairs to the map.
[+] Discovered another bug? Then give a shout to info@magnus.net We look forward to hearing from you.
1.0.9 03/20/2017
"We heard you: In case of login problems, delete the app first and then download this version".
1.0.8 01/18/2017
Performance tweaks and minor bugs.
1.0.7 01/09/2017
Huhu - we are back on! And we have made some changes that will make you happy.
+ New design for our home screen to give you a better overview of what's going on in your city.
+ You can now create your own map. Just hit the PLUS next to every gallery exhibition.
+ Copyright issues: We hear you, dear (German) gallerists. (1) We only display user generated images. (2) We follow the rules, according to the DMCA. (3) We added a flag below every image to inform us if there is something wrong.
1.0.6 12/05/2016
Huhu - we are back on! And we have made some changes that will make you happy.
+ New design for our home screen to give you a better overview of what's going on in your city.
+ You can now create your own map. Just hit the PLUS next to every gallery exhibition.
+ Copyright issues: We hear you, dear (German) gallerists. (1) We only display user generated images. (2) We follow the rules, according to the DMCA. (3) We added a flag below every image to inform us if there is something wrong.
1.0.5 12/01/2016
Hi there! The star factor has joined us. Art world superstar Simon de Pury is curating his favorite exhibitions in this latest release. And we have added London and Berlin to the family. We are really excited about our latest updates. Here's what's new:
[+] Welcome London and Berlin! After New York, we are now active in three cities. More cities to come in the next few weeks.
[+] Map, oh map! You will love this map. You can now customize it to create your own map. Watch videos by Simon de Pury who tells us his secret picks on what to see.
[+] Flip it, baby! We made the map even more easy for you to use. Switch between list view and map view to curate your own art experience.
[+] Home screen, oh là là! We made a major improvement to the home-screen. No more animation but curated content - customized for you.
[+] No match? Don't worry! We manually review every artwork and add it to your MyArt tab. New notifications ensure that you don't miss this.
[+] Got questions? Have ideas? We’d love to hear them. Drop us a line at info@magnus.net! Magnus is constantly evolving and your opinion is a vital part of the process.
Like what you see? Review us on the App Store! We're not happy unless you are.
And now — see some art! Your Magnus Team.
1.0.4 06/04/2016
Hi there! The star factor has joined us. Art world superstar Simon de Pury is curating his favorite exhibitions in this latest release. And we have added London and Berlin to the family. We are really excited about our latest updates. Here's what's new:
[+] Welcome London and Berlin! After New York, we are now active in three cities. More cities to come in the next few weeks.
[+] Map, oh map! You will love this map. You can now customize it to create your own map. Watch videos by Simon de Pury who tells us his secret picks on what to see.
[+] Flip it, baby! We made the map even more easy for you to use. Switch between list view and map view to curate your own art experience.
[+] Home screen, oh là là! We made a major improvement to the home-screen. No more animation but curated content - customized for you.
[+] No match? Don't worry! We manually review every artwork and add it to your MyArt tab. New notifications ensure that you don't miss this.
[+] Got questions? Have ideas? We’d love to hear them. Drop us a line at info@magnus.net! Magnus is constantly evolving and your opinion is a vital part of the process.
Like what you see? Review us on the App Store! We're not happy unless you are.
And now — see some art! Your Magnus Team.
1.0.3 05/20/2016
"An App That Pushes Aside the Art World Curtain" NY Times
"This App Will Change The Way You Buy Art" Bloomberg
Tech update: Our engineers did a fantastic job in fixing some bugs: fewer timeouts, no more forced log-outs, faster app speed and improved image recognition.
1.0.2 04/26/2016
Hi there! Our beta testers have been running around your city to make Magnus even better for you. Today, we are excited to send you the latest update which includes new features that make your art experience even better. Here is what's new:
[+] Be super quick! We love 3D touch because it lets users do the things they do most often, faster and in fewer steps. So now you can do our key actions with a single press, right from the Home screen. Just press our app icon on the home screen a bit deeper.
[+] Seek and you shall find! Our search function got smarter and faster. It’s never been so easy to find all relevant information on an artist. Try it out with your favorite artist!
[+] Peek and pop! You can now preview all kinds of content and even act on it — without having to actually open it. Just try it out on the artwork page. When you press "Highest Price" the artwork pops up.
[+] Notify me! Your artwork didn't match immediately? Don't worry. We will do it manually and notify you once we have identified it. We have added a small red dot in your MyArt section to show you newly added works.
[+] Got questions? Have ideas? We’d love to hear them. Drop us a line at info@magnus.net ! Magnus is constantly evolving and your opinion is a vital part of the process!
Like what you see? Review us on the App Store! We're not happy unless you are.
And now: See some art! Your Magnus Team <3
1.0.1 04/07/2016
• Complete relaunch after 7 years with a rebuilt recognition engine
• Significantly faster and more accurate artwork identification
• Improved matching for gallery and exhibition works
• Faster performance and stability improvements
more Version 2.0.4 Jun 25
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