New Artbit App Becomes World's Largest Crowd-Sourced Database of Art

New York, NY, April 12, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Artbit, the new “Shazam for Art” app that makes the art world more fun and engaging, announced today it has now become the world’s largest crowd-sourced database of art, with over 1.1 Million works of art that it can instantly recognize from over 92,000 artists in every major city around the globe. 

Featuring advanced image recognition capabilities, Artbit can identify everything from street art to fine art – all while providing offbeat facts, insider insights, and new discoveries that make art fun for novice and art lovers alike. And because Artbit allows artists, galleries and users to continually add works to the platform, Artibt has grown exponentially since launching, and now features works from more than 15 countries around the world.

"Just like Shazam helps people get smart about music, Artbit helps them get smart about art," said Ofer Atir, CEO, Artbit. "Just point and snap and you'll get lots of fun and interesting information about the art in front of you, whether you're perusing a famous gallery, enjoying street art on the weekend, or discovering an emerging artist. This app is fast becoming a favorite for people of all ages who want to get more from the art experience."

Hannah Litman, Principal

“Just like Shazam helps people get smart about music, Artbit helps them get smart about art,” said Ofer Atir, CEO, Artbit. “Just point and snap and you’ll get lots of fun and interesting information about the art in front of you, whether you’re perusing a famous gallery, enjoying street art on the weekend, or discovering an emerging artist. This app is fast becoming a favorite for people of all ages who want to get more from the art experience.”

Try Artbit for Free

Artbit is available for free through the App Store and at the Google Play Store. 

ABOUT ARTBIT 
Artbit is a mobile app and online platform that makes art more fun and engaging for both art lovers and the casual consumer. The app lets consumers share and discover art with a simple point and snap, while providing artists and galleries new ways to reach a global audience. Led by a team of high-tech art enthusiasts, the company's vision is to bring art into people's lives. Located in Tel Aviv, Israel, Artbit is led by a world-class team of entrepreneurs Ofer Atir, Yoram Ben Zvi, Zachi Diner and Stav Avrahami.

Press Contact 
For all media inquiries contact: 
Hannah Litman | + 1 305.771.5687 | [email protected]  
Mike Maloney | + 1 902.225.4989 | [email protected]

Source: Artbit