Aberdeen City Council has highlighted the launch of an app that provides a free virtual tour of the city’s art gallery.
It is providing a channel for people to see 50 of the works usually on show in the gallery while it is closed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Social enterprise Smartify developed the Discover Aberdeen Art Gallery app, which includes audio descriptions by staff of the selected working, taking in paintings, drawings, sculpture, decorative art and jewellery.
An Aberdeen City Council spokesperson said, “Aberdeen Art Gallery had been due to introduce a new regular tour for visitors in April, called Discover Aberdeen Art Gallery. It’s fantastic that the team has been able to respond to the Covid-19 situation and find a new way of delivering this activity for people in Aberdeen and across the world.
“Anyone with the Smartify app will be able to experience the highlights of Aberdeen’s exceptional art collection from the comfort and safety of their owns homes. More than ever, the experience and enjoyment of art can play an important part in maintaining our wellbeing.”
The app is available through the App Store and Google Play.
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