About Culture Drop
Our Mission
Culture Drop brings you a daily dose of art and culture from one of the world's most prestigious institutions. Each day, we present a piece of artwork to inspire you and enrich your appreciation of art history.
Artwork Source
All artworks featured on Culture Drop are sourced from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The Met's collection spans 5,000 years of art from around the world. We are grateful for their commitment to making art available through their Open Access program, which allows us to share these masterpieces with you.
AI-Generated Explanations
The artwork explanations you read on Culture Drop are generated using artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy and insight, these explanations should be viewed as interpretive guides rather than definitive art history analyses. We encourage you to explore further and form your own interpretations of the artworks presented.
How It Works
Every day, our system automatically selects a new artwork from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's public domain collection. The AI then analyzes the artwork's metadata, historical context, and visual elements to generate a description of the piece. This daily refresh ensures you always have something new to discover.
Explore the Archive
Missed a day? Visit our Archive to browse previously featured artworks and their explanations. Each piece remains accessible, allowing you to build your own personal art history journey.
Culture Drop is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.