Magritte Your World

Take pictures of your favourite views or landmarks, or use existing photos from your library and Magritte them with an animation inspired by one of Magrittes most famous paintings, Golconda. Record a short video and share with with friends on Flickr, Facebook and by Email. Step into the Surreal world of the artist. Magritte Your World.

René Magritte (1898-1967) is one of the most revered and popular artists of the 20th century. Renowned for witty images depicting everyday objects such as apples, bowler hats and pipes in unusual settings, Magritte’s art plays with the idea of reality and illusion. The release of the app coincides with a major exhibition of his work at Tate Liverpool (24 June – 16 October 2011).

Tate Website - http://www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/exhibitions/renemagritte/

Credits:

Produced by Dorothy for Tate
Developed by Laurie Keith