About Artheon
A free educational platform for exploring Fine Art in virtual environments
Our Mission
We believe that free access to works of art and culture is a prerequisite for developing a humane, free and happy society. It is one of the essential tools for self-knowledge and self-improvement of every person.
For the first time, we can see paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts located on the other side of the world because of virtual reality technologies - in storage, in exposition, or maybe even lost - precisely as they are - in volume, in full size, and in colors.
It is essential to ensure access to objects of art and culture for children, youth, the disabled, and the elderly - for all those who find it difficult or impossible to take expensive, sometimes impossible journeys to other cities and countries.
That's why Artheon is and will be completely free for visitors.
Our Values
Open Access
We support the international Open Access initiative, making art accessible to everyone regardless of location or background.
Inclusivity
Art should be accessible to everyone, regardless of physical ability, financial means, or geographic location.
Education
We're committed to making Artheon one of the finest educational platforms for teaching about Fine Arts.
What We Do
Virtual Museum Experience
Artheon VR Museum combines the collections of many famous museums that have joined the Open Access initiative in one virtual space. Allowing users to see millions of cultural and art objects directly from their homes, schools, nursing homes, or hospitals - anywhere in the world.
Audio guides, AI assistance, interactive installations, and the ability to interact directly with exhibits create an immersive experience, allowing deeper and more detailed perception and study.
Museum Collaboration
We invite the collaboration of museums, private collectors, and all professionals from the field of art and education who, like us, share the values of Open Access, love art, and want to contribute to the formation and dissemination of knowledge about the history of art and culture.
Our aim is to provide a new medium, a new environment which would help people to access and view these published digital collections in a revolutionary way, making them more accessible and easier to use than ever before.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artheon?
Artheon is a platform for viewing works of art on a personal computer, in virtual reality, in a web browser and on mobile phones (in development).
How many images are available for viewing?
More than 300,000 works of art are currently available. The collection is constantly updated.
Do you have rights to use the images?
Each image used in Artheon has a link to the source and a license that defines the rules for using this image. Most of them are published under Public Domain, CC0 or other Creative Commons licenses.
How is this different from existing apps?
Artheon is a multi-user application where you can do more than just view art on your computer screen. You can walk around the museum with friends, discuss art, and even attend excursions in virtual spaces while in another city, country or on another continent.
Who is Artheon for?
Artheon's mission is to make art closer and more accessible for everyone. For those who don't have a museum nearby. For those who can't travel to museums. And for lovers of museums and exhibitions who appreciate art but can't visit museums right now for various reasons.
Join Our Mission
We invite you to join us in making art and cultural heritage accessible to everyone around the world.