A*VOID is the latest London Junkers' installation at the Eye Arts Gallery. The topic of this work is important and full of feelings. Experts say that by the year 2030, there won't be more elephants in the wild. This piece is a poem to these magnificent creatures and a voice in the air for humanity to make such a prediction wrong.
As a conclusion of the Virtual Exhibition 101 series, part of the GBTH Mutual Aid Program, the GBTH Selected Works Showcase ‘24 was put together to dive further into considerations of exhibition setups in Second Life. This process was documented in the video series.
Based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe, Alone is a new experience by Sheldon Bergman. Narration, woven with the original text and subtitles, guides you through the emotional depths of “Alone,” allowing you to experience the poem’s powerful solitude as never before. Sheldon Bergman’s creation is a tribute to the enigmatic beauty of Poe’s work, inviting you to lose yourself in a world where every line of poetry breathes life into the surroundings.
SLEA presents Lorca by London Junkers, an homage to Federico Garcia Lorca. Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. Member of the "Generation of 27", a clear representative of the Silver Age of Spanish literature and one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
The Studio Collection invites visitors to explore an art gallery showcasing a private collection of works from esteemed artists. This exhibition includes two unique installations: "Black Box" and "All the Songs We Never Sang." This destination offers an immersive experience for art enthusiasts to enjoy at their leisure.
Mandel Solano Workshop is a dynamic creation space where Mandel Solano crafts various items, exploring the potential of this virtual world. Visitors are encouraged to use teleport points to access different levels within the workshop. For optimal viewing of the intricate lighting, guests should adjust their settings to Midnight. This ever-evolving workshop offers a glimpse into the creativity and technical skill of its maker.
Discover the photographic and musical universe of the multidisciplinary artist, Laurent La Rocca, in Second Life. Let yourself be amazed by his optical illusions, fantastic colors, and enchanting music. Also, enjoy a relaxing moment in his garden, where you can encounter some magical creatures using a teleporter.
2D artist Bamboo Barnes considers this art installation at the SLEA to be the culmination of her work over more than 12 years. Since she first logged into Second Life - and encountered the 3D art installations there - her world has undergone a significant transformation. Now, she expresses the nature of her worldview, including Second Life, in her multi-level exhibition: “My Baghdad Café” now open at SLEA 4.
Welcome to Kerupa’s World at Akimori, an extraordinary region-wide art installation by the visionary 3D artist Kerupa Flow. Every month you will find new artwork starting on the first Saturday of each month when famed pianist Rulie Cisse joins Kerupa for a new concert of music and lights. Currently on display is: “Invisible“ an interactive exposition on the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and Tsunami.
HaXue is an international art gallery and haven spanning six floors, all crafted with Second Life's integrated tools. It's a place for dreams, friendship, and artistic exchange, complete with gardens, events, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Your creative spirit is always welcome here.
The Macabre Collection at KAMMIO is a chilling anthology that delves into the darkest corners of Second Life's imagination, offering a curated selection of spine-tingling tales that explore the macabre, the eerie, and the inexplicable. From Lightning House to cursed artifacts, each story within this collection invites readers to journey into realms where the line between the living and the dead blurs!
This gallery provided by the apparel store "fuayu" is located on the ocean floor and offers a unique immersive experience. In addition to admiring the exhibits, you can also relax and listen to gentle music in the courtyard. Recommended when you want to forget about the hustle and bustle and spend some quiet time.
"The Core" is a four-level art installation by Betty Tureaud at the SLEA. It offers a vibrant and interactive journey through digital art. With distinctive visual experiences and a colorful palette, it blends art with audience engagement, creating a personalized, immersive adventure that challenges your imagination.
Immerse yourself in the world of the Bloom Particle, a project funded by SLEA. This collaborative creation by Chrix and Lalie Sorbet offers a unique experience of visual effects in synchronization with music, providing an immersive adventure aimed at captivating your senses and guiding you through uncharted territories of sight and sound.
Visskisa's Visions Photography provides profile pictures, portraits, and model portfolios that blend fantasy with realism. This studio is a hub for artistic photography, adept in crafting ads, logos, and posters that capture the imagination. Their work, perfect for magazines and personal portfolios, turns each photograph into a narrative, showcasing a unique blend of artistic flair and digital mastery.
Emotions paint a vivid spectrum, each hue shaping the canvas of human experience. Explore the intimate narratives within Ren Matsura’s CHROMATIC DREAMSCAPES - where joy, melancholy, and the complex threads of human connection intertwine in every brushstroke and pixel. For more info gbth.org/Unit-5
GBTH x Rachel Breaker collective 3D exhibition, a collaboration initiated in 2019, is back! The project's evolution has seen a theme emerge for its fifth and final round, inviting participants to answer the question, "How are you now that it is over?"— a deeply subjective and interpretive journey. When one chapter ends, another begins. For more info gbth.org/GBTH-x-Rachel-Breaker-EPILOGUE
Explore "Abstracts & Artifacts" by Lee Boot, a virtual art exhibition at The Peale in Second Life. Lee Boot spent 25 years merging artistic thought with scientific research to address societal challenges, emphasizing the unique perspectives artists offer. He believes in artists' potential not just for their creations, but for their mindset, asserting that our biggest hurdles stem from a lack of imagination and cultural understanding.
NUNA is an arts ecosystem, a region of themed galleries with experimental works by living artists, real world and virtual, and a collection of culturally significant pieces. NUNA has an education focus. Artworks on display are captioned and contextualised; the goal is to display art in context so that it can be better understood.
Vincent Priesley’s most recent exhibition at the GBTH is an ode to hair. In its infinite variety, the love of hair reveals our capacity to find beauty in the simplest of things and our enduring quest to express our inner selves. DÉCOIFFÉ is a celebration of love and acceptance. Hair is more than just follicles and keratin. More info at gbth.org/Exhibition-Pavilion-3
The doors swung open, revealing a vibrant world pulsating with energy. Neon lights bathed the entrance in a kaleidoscope of colors, casting a surreal glow on the eager crowd. The bass of disco music throbbed through the air, vibrating with an irresistible rhythm. Glitter rained down from the ceiling, catching the light and creating a sparkling rain. The atmosphere was a mixture of euphoria and freedom, as the revelers moved to the music with carefree abandon, lost in the magic of KLUB 15. KLUB 15 by Keiko Clementine is an art exhibit at GBTH. Learn more at gbth.org/Unit-6
Dancers are not made of their technique, but their passion. We express our feelings through our love of dance. Burlesque is an old art never aging through the years. Sensual Entertainment can bring novelty and vitality to everyday life, including one's sexuality. Many seek out burlesque for the same reasons. It is an outlet for the erotic sensual self.
Welcome to the Palace of Fine Art, on the canals in the heart of beautiful Bay City. The Palace is home to the Evergarden Gallery and All the Best café where you can enjoy an afternoon in the luxurious art museum, explore the gardens, shop, and relax with friends. Take the Bay City Ferry, ride the bus, or take the teleport. Only the finest make it to the Palace!
Artist Bamboo Barnes' installation at Artsville is a surrealist, abstract masterpiece which complements her 2D artwork perfectly. Visitors can wander around, take pictures, and admire her mesmerizing art. Shared Environment and Advanced Lighting Model are advised for the best experience.
Digital Dream Studios is home of the photography of Whiskey Ravenhurst, Annibelsilverwood, Chloe Gassner and Ashramnightwiny. The gallery photographs range from G-rated all the way through Adult, as well as artistic composures. Located on a moderate region, the destination is set in a tropical night-themed environment. They offer events and contests in a relaxed all-inclusive setting. All are welcome!
Welcome to Hector's Canvas, a haven for art enthusiasts and photography aficionados alike. Discover a captivating art gallery and studio, where breathtaking landscapes and soulful portraits come alive. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with stunning landscape pictures, capturing the essence of serene vistas and majestic horizons. Unveil the human spirit through emotive portraits, each frame portraying the uniqueness of individuals and their stories frozen in time.
Slightly Twisted: Choices is a response to the realities of our contemporary natural environment. A place where water scarcity is becoming more common. Presented are two landscapes, one void of water, the other nourished by water. Choices examine our choices - a world full of life or a surreal world devoid of life.
Within the depths of Walton F. Wainwright's psyche, a fascination with the macabre and the realm of death unfurled like a dark tapestry. It was from these haunting manifestations of blurry memories that the sculpture set known as "AMALGAMATION” was born—an exhibit at GBTH that dared to peel back the veneer of societal taboo and confront humanity's primal fear. Content Warning: Gore!
PRIMITIVE marks Grant Valeska's debut solo exhibition at the GBTH and provides a captivating introduction to his artistic vision and approach. Challenging the pre-existing notion that intentionality is not possible in work where aesthetics and visual impact take precedence, Valeska masterfully transports the viewer into a world of striking poses, intricate textures, and arresting compositions. More info at gbth.org/Unit-1
Art gallery located in Terra Mirabilis featuring the SL photography and digital art of resident Alyss Whitewood, including her "Celebrating Uppity Women" series an exhibit featuring SL portraits of women throughout history who refused to stay in the confined boxes that society put them in.
Fashion designer Sascha Carvalho presents the NO ONOFF #4 metaverse installation salon, which seeks to bridge the gap between physical and metaverse environments. The works on display at this multimedia salon address reality, sex, gender, personal identity, and the way we view ourselves and each other in our globalized world. Featured at the largest design event in northern Europe: DDW
TerpsiCorps ARTWerks is a premiere, Second Life performance art, dance troupe, which hosts two spectacular shows per month at 7pm SLT, on two different stages, offering a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for everyone. Come and be dazzled by the talents of their amazing artists, performing choreographed dance routines, using the most innovative and advanced tools to enhance your viewing enjoyment.
Cloud Galleries is a lovely sky area above Corsica in the Corsica South Coasters area right near NovaOwl. Nine artists have studio Galleries here and visiting guest artists are featured every two months. Artists share their artworks in a lovely relaxing setting. Cloud Galleries has events and you are welcome to come by anytime. Learn more at throughowlseye.com/cloud-galleries
C E N I T's debut exhibition at the GBTH is a visual journey through the highs and lows of love. LET ME IN, LET ME OUT tells a story that is both personal and universal, exploring the complexities of the human heart. Through her imagery, C E N I T invites us to reflect on our own experiences of love and loss, and to find solace in the beauty that can emerge from even the darkest moments. The times we share with each other are a gift that cannot be taken back. More info at gbth.org/Unit-2
Artist Marina Münter revisits NON-PERISHABLE for a third time, the exhibit that inspired the founding of GBTH in 2017. Presenting a series of stand-alone photographs and shipping container installations, the artist pairs color-associated scenographic assemblages with evocative references in a visually stunning display. NON-PERISHABLE invites the viewer to consider the ways in which we attach meaning and value to the objects in our lives, and how these associations shape our understanding of the world around us. More info at gbth.org/NON-PERISHABLE-by-Marina-Munter
Heartseed is the creation of Jedda Zenovka, who also built the landscape of Happy Clam Island where it resides. Its psychedelic mix of form and color are, in Jedda’s words, “Tripped out designs that naturally fuse organic forms; water, sounds, plant-creatures, that blend into a mythical protopean environment.”
Digital Dreams is an immersive region-wide art gallery made entirely by AI at Akimitsu. When you arrive, please accept the Elite experience and the multilingual TourGuide HUD provided, or you can just walk and explore. The Guide will show (or teleport) you to the six themed chambers containing hundreds of photos to immerse you in magical worlds. Room description is in nearby chat followed by a gift if wearing the HUD.
The Hannington Arts Foundation at Xeltentat Enterprises features Second Life artists at their Memory Gongs collaborative galleries. It's three galleries built together, each with their distinctive style, to show Second Life pictures, First Life pictures, and Erotic pictures. It's a collaborative effort that features photographs from Sweet Susanowa, Violaine, and Therese Carfagno. The pictures are for sale at different prices. The galleries are built to be walker-friendly, and in between, there are places to sit down and relax.
What would you leave behind, if you decided to lose yourself? For the final round of this collective exhibition at GBTH, 16 artists were invited to answer this question through the occupation of two apartment buildings. More info at gbth.org/GBTH-presents-Colonia-2-0
Resolve to visit NEW YEARS EVE, a video installation at Unit #8 GBTH, that plumbs the depths of personal experiences since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. UK artist Amanda (aht1981) employs pop art sensibility to aim her documentary lens and capture the honest responses of her social milieu. More info at gbth.org/Unit-8
Join the inquiry at DISTANCE, by Mich Michabo, a photographic installation at Unit #7 at GBTH, that invites us to question how our virtual selves can be extensions of our real selves. Michabo positions herself in a virtual environment, recalling scenes from the urban life of a young woman, and reinforces the connection between the virtual and the physical. More info at gbth.org/Unit-7
Pore over the imagery at Vessels by Rob Danton Unit #4 at GBTH, a photographic exhibit that is the result of the artist’s long interest in our avatars and how we choose to represent ourselves virtually. Illuminating the individual details and unique aspects of avatars, Danton’s pictures try to answer the question "What would you choose to look like?" It seems to be, in many cases, "Something like me." More info at gbth.org/Unit-4
GANADARA presents artists’ work in a manner that encourages both newfound appreciation and deeper understanding, focusing on the finest art created in Second Life. This rich, vivid context serves to expand the field of Second Life art and the significance of its most stellar artists and has encouraged collaborative relationships with talented people.
A Beautiful Seaside Gallery in which the main building exhibits Photo Art of Lizbeth Morningstar and the Annex exhibits different Featured Artists’ works monthly. Gallery owner Lizbeth appreciates how diversified SL artists are and hopes that with more venues available for artists' exhibitions, the more fertile SL art is. Come chill with art, a lovely beach, a fascinating sea view, and soothing music.
XSPACE is an interactive region-wide installation made by Betty Tureaud and AI at Akimori. A space and light art with interactive elements where you can fly in space on a skateboard and experience a place with distant galaxies seen through a space telescope. Find the space crab to ride and have fun!
The Metaverse NFT Gallery presents cutting-edge NFT, Blockchain, and street art. They also feature the cozy Satoshi's Cafe for relaxing and the High Floor rooftop bar for parties and events. Come explore the two gallery buildings, the Gallery Square Subway station, and Back Lot street art venues.
The home of the LG Tower and the Airship Limoncello - both part of the Limoncello Art Gallery - is on the private island of Nyunanga. There are over 500 artworks in a private collection begun in 2007 and still being added to. The airship can be accessed from the roof of the tower. The home gallery in Bellisseria is accessible from the inter-regional TP directory board in the tower lobby.
With generous support from the Canada Council for the Arts. An eccentric man living alone in the countryside discovers an impossible channel on his television set. This begins a story where you find the pages from his torn up diary and collect parts to write a letter. What you write in your letter will decide how the story ends. Watch the trailer: youtu.be/1rQrAv45d4c
Showcasing at The Vordun Museum and Gallery, with over 100 paintings, engravings, and letters, Allegories of Artemisia celebrates the life and work of Artemisia Gentileschi, a remarkable and influential Italian baroque painter, who is said to be the first woman in art history to make a living from her work.
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