View art masterpieces in your living room in augmented reality with Instagram

Masterpieces from Paris's Grand Palais and the Château de Versailles in AR via Instagram. Photo: AFP

Instagram is enabling users to discover artworks in 3D from acclaimed art institutions such as Paris's Grand Palais, the Château de Versailles or The Smithsonian, while also giving them the possibility to insert them into their own surroundings via augmented reality (AR).

Facebook developers managed to design this fun and immersive experiment through AR. Since most art institutions have had to remain closed due to the global health crisis, these filters allow the public to view the statues, and almost give the impression of viewing them in real life.