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    The Google Arts and Culture Face-Match That’s Taking Over Your Instagram

    And how to use it.

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    Published 14 January 2018 In News

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    There's one activity that's been keeping everyone busy this weekend, and that's taking a selfie with the Google Arts and Culture Face-Match app. The magical app takes your photo, and then finds your museum doppelgänger, and the results range from spooky to downright hilarious.

    The app first launched in 2016, letting users browse art from more than a thousand museums. But the newly introduced Face-Match feature is already proving to be a big hit on social media, with users readily sharing their results. All you need to do is download the Google Arts and Culture app, and take photo of yourself. Unfortunately, you can't upload your hottest selfie, but have to take a new photo for it to work. After you've posed, the app will match your face to a famous artwork somewhere in the world.

    In case you need convincing that you should try the Google Arts and Culture Face-Match app immediately, here are some of the most brilliant results that social media has to offer:

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    1. That smile.

    Hahahahah too good not to share. Is your face hanging in a museum somewhere? Download Google’s Arts & Culture app and find your match!! pic.twitter.com/c0KcU952ijJanuary 14, 2018

    2. The time traveler.

    3. The confidence boost.

    Nothing like a little self esteem boost from google arts and culture on a Saturday night pic.twitter.com/hYYtdNN308January 14, 2018

    4. Making your friends do it.

    Made @JoshTarpleyVA take a selfie with google’s arts & culture face match and it did NOT disappoint. pic.twitter.com/4PeoQOwJUyJanuary 14, 2018

    5. Not everyone likes the result.

    I need to see everyone’s results from the Google Arts and Culture app right now because I just got historical scholarly confirmation that I’m gross pic.twitter.com/oHLXC39IiUJanuary 14, 2018

    6. Nailed it.

    i did that google arts and culture thing and it nailed it pic.twitter.com/h5XRaMIojNJanuary 13, 2018

    7. It's addictive.

    I can’t stop with the Google Arts and Culture App! pic.twitter.com/NzpM2tHajdJanuary 14, 2018

    8. When the app wins.

    I tried messing with the google arts and culture app and it owned me incredibly hard pic.twitter.com/aF9qAlLZOaJanuary 13, 2018

    9. Feeling so great.

    Aw thanks google, you’re always there to make me feel good about myself. #GoogleArtsandCulture pic.twitter.com/U3nvyQrQPgJanuary 14, 2018

    10. Who do I sue?

    This is extremely unfair pic.twitter.com/klVTtd6fh7January 13, 2018

    11. In another lifetime...

    A post shared by Avren Keating (@mx_ctrl)

    12. Using a cat as a hat.

    13. When the likeness is uncanny.

    14. No cats allowed.

    A post shared by Kristin (@rubiconrunner)

    15. A head on a stick.

    A post shared by BoyWonder (@boywonderrocks)

    16. "I am art."

    A post shared by Lauren Schwein (@laurenschwein)

    17. Separated at birth.

    A post shared by Amber Lauletta Enriquez (@amriquez)

    18. It's all in the eyes.

    A post shared by Catharine Robertson (@catharinerobertson)

    19. Stop rolling your eyes... it's pretty accurate.

    20. What happened?

    A post shared by @ssspooky

    21. Gilmore Girls as art.

    A post shared by Jeff Schram (@jeffschram)

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