About this project
WallText helps art enthusiasts discover works currently on display across museum collections worldwide.
What is WallText?
WallText is a passion project inspired by my own desire to find where works by my favorite artists were not only housed, but on display. When I realized many museums provide open access APIs, I realized my dream could become a reality used by many!
How it works
WallText searches across multiple museum open access APIs in parallel, filtering results to only show works that are currently on display. Each museum's API provides a version of an "on view" indicator, allowing us to show you only the works you can actually see in person right now.
Data & Attribution
Currently supported museums:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Cleveland Museum of Art
All data is sourced from each museum's open access API. Image availability varies by museum and may be limited to public domain works. We are grateful to these institutions for making their collection data freely available.
Contact
If you have any questions, suggestions, or additional open access APIs to flag for inclusion, please email me at lkorwin [at] gmail [dot] com.