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PublicArtExplorer

Thomas Zell

Discover and view public art

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Opens the official F-Droid page

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About PublicArtExplorer

Have you ever found yourself standing before a piece of outdoor art, curious about its story?

Or arrived in a new place wondering if there’s any outdoor artwork waiting to be discovered nearby?

PublicArtExplorer allows you to discover and explore public art around you in just two clicks. The app uses your location to instantly reveal nearby sculptures, murals, and installations, complete with detailed information about each piece and its artist.

PublicArtExplorer’s data is based on the open platforms OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia. Because these platforms are built and maintained by a global community of volunteers, anyone can contribute: if you notice missing details or discover new artworks, you’re encouraged to add or update information directly on OpenStreetMap or Wikipedia. This collective approach means that every contribution helps to improve the app for all users, fostering a shared, up-to-date resource that benefits everyone interested in public art.

## Key features

Show what's around and offer to show the details for each artwork.

Aimed at providing low barrier access to public art as well as instigiating people to add missing information to OSM and Wikipedia for the benefit of others.

## Web site

https://publicartexplorer.com/

What's new in 2.1.2

### New - Made it easier to add an image to an otherwise complete node ### Fixed/Changed - Fixed a bug where a photo only artwork did not get the artwork tag added - Changing artwork server is now a non-expert mode setting - After running stable for more than 6 months the PublicArtExplorer artwork (overpass) server is now the new default Please see the full change log here: https://codeberg.org/toz/PublicArtExplorer/src/branch/main/ChangeLog.md

How to install PublicArtExplorer

  1. Tap Download — the app's official page on F-Droid opens.
  2. Install it with the F-Droid app (recommended, for automatic updates), or use the download button on that page.
  3. If Android asks, allow the F-Droid app or your browser to install apps, then tap Install.
  4. Open PublicArtExplorer from your app drawer.

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