Art Project - New Tab

Displays random masterpieces from Google Cultural Institute in your every new tab

Art Project - New Tab: Transform Your Chrome Experience

Art Project - New Tab is a Chrome extension that curates a unique gallery of artworks for your browser. It replaces the 'New Tab' page with classic and contemporary artworks, fetched from Google Arts & Culture. With features like holding 5 artworks in cache for responsiveness and changing to a new masterpiece every 24 hours, it's a tailor-made extension for art enthusiasts. It's an independent project and isn't directly affiliated with Google.

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By: balvin.perrie

Users: 4,000+

Rating: 3.60

(5)

Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-07-17)

Creation date: 2019-04-23

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Overrides new tab: Yes

Permissions:

storage

Size: 240.64K

Email: ba*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

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# 16,560 ▲ 68

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#130 in Art & Design ▲ 1 #10 in project keyword 3 ▲ 1 #71 in new tabs keyword 42 ▼ 7 #156 in new tab keyword 43 ▼ 8

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Extension summary

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This extension replaces the default "New Tab" page with a clean and organized page showcasing a wide range of masterpieces, from renowned artists like Van Gogh and Monet to contemporary works by street artists worldwide.

Key Points:

The extension utilizes the Google Arts & Culture database to display these artworks. Each artwork includes clickable titles and links to the creators.
The extension stores up to 5 artworks in the browser's cache storage to improve responsiveness.
All new artworks are fetched directly from the Google Arts & Culture website.
Each artwork is displayed for 24 hours before being replaced with a new one. If you don't like a particular one, you can use the refresh button to see a different random artwork.

What is the "Google Arts & Culture" service (from Wikipedia)? Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 prominent museums and archives partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online. It uses high-resolution image technology, allowing users to explore partner organizations' collections, and galleries, and access detailed information about the artworks. The platform also offers advanced search capabilities and educational tools.

-- Legal This extension solely retrieves resources from Google Arts & Culture. It is an independent project without affiliation with Google or the Google Arts & Culture team.