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Online Art Galleries continue to provide at-home culture hit

In recent times the rise in terms of the popularity of online art galleries has been huge. As a result, the debate around digital visits to establishments like galleries and museums has reached a different tone as certain sections within the industry question just how sustainable it is in the long term. There is no doubting just how popular online art galleries offering tours and videos have been, though. 

The fact remains, online galleries provide people with a culture hit and enable us to be lifted out of a creative rut. Visiting a local gallery in real life is unbeatable, of course, and it enables art lovers to explore work up close and personal. Still, online instalments are a welcome introduction for people who perhaps can’t access art readily or even afford to attend world-renowned galleries abroad. If online art galleries can open up the genre to a wider audience, then that can only be a good thing. 

Many famous galleries have uploaded a comprehensive selection of content online, with most of it being free and easy to access. In the same way that gamers can play a hand with the blackjack at the top online casino in South Africa, art lovers can now tuck into famous exhibitions online from the comfort of their own home. Most of the content is accessible using a smartphone, tablet, and PC too. 

With online art galleries proving popular in 2021, here is a look at some of the best options for you to check out right now. 

Musée du Louvre

You don’t have to travel to Paris to enjoy Musée du Louvre anymore, and it’s most definitely a treat. Boasting an array of iconic art in a pyramid-shaped building rich in history, you can soak up everything on offer, for free, on its website. With around 482,000 pieces of art, alongside creations from the likes of Carrousel gardens sculptures, having a virtual visit to Musée du Louvre is well worth doing. 

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art

The biggest art museum in the country, The Met is usually top of most peoples’ lists when they want to experience a taste of art in New York. With a variety of sections on the official Met website, its virtual offering is proving to be just as popular as a real-life visit. Met Kids is recommended in case you have any little terrors lurking, as are the various audio guides which can be easily accessed. The 360° video of the Met’s amazing architecture is also worth sampling, too.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Regarded by many as being the home of the world’s largest research and museum facility, The Smithsonian is a welcome addition to the online world. Art is subjective, and for many providing a look into natural history can give further inspiration for a project or inspire someone to alter their style. With shedloads of content to enjoy from three floors of the museum, a tour of The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is highly recommended.

Google Street Art Project
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Google Street Art Project

A platform provided by Google, the Google Street Art Project is a place where you can enjoy some of the best street art from around the world. With street art from cities such as Buenos Aires, Berlin, and London, the stories to indulge in and the creativity on show provides a truly unique experience. 

The National Gallery

One of London’s busiest tourist attractions, The National Gallery is now online too. You can search up to 2,400 pieces online, go behind the scenes, take a virtual tour, and a whole lot more.