
<p>Artist Oliver Laric has collaborated with the Collection Museum in the UK to create free-to-download 3D print files of the sculptures on exhibit.</p><p>(Screenshot by Michelle Starr/CNET Australia)</p><p>Whether you just want a nice bust of Beethoven to sit on top of your upright piano, or if you're a creator looking to riff on classical works of art, a recently released project has the solution for you. Lincoln 3D Scans is a collaboration between artist Oliver Laric and the Collection Museum and Usher Gallery in Lincoln, England, to bring 3D-printable art to everyone for free.</p><p>The project began in 2012 when Laric was invited to submit a proposal to the Contemporary Art Society Annual Award an annual prize that allows a museum and artist to work together to create an artwork that will join that museum's permanent collection. Instead of creating a static piece of art, Laric proposed to scan the museum's sculptures and release all the data for free.</p><p><a href="http://www.cnet.com.au/3d-print-your-own-museum-339346545.htm">Keep reading...</a></p>