Cantelou Art Gallery

A vast art gallery built in a brutalist style. A monumental structure made of heavy, raw concrete, striking geometric shapes, and massive open spaces that make visitors feel small yet focused on the art. Miles Cantelou’s artwork bridges physical and digital spaces by blending abstract expressionism and immersive SL virtual creations.

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Bryn Oh's The Skyfisher

"The Skyfisher" is another chapter in artist Bryn Oh's longstanding narrative, following "Hand" and "The Brittle Epoch." Explore this immersive installation and its story of art, humanity, morality, and the complicated line between hero and villain. Watch The Skyfisher machinima on Bryn Oh's YouTube channel: youtu.be/cmNlko1IO0k

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The PALM

The PALM is lots of palm trees, sunshine, places to lie down and relax, maybe surfing with dolphins, watching out for sharks and killer whales, whale watching, swimming among coral, jellyfish, and shipwrecks, all with a few art exhibitions in galleries dotted across the summer landscape.

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The Azuralis Museum and Archives

Welcome to The Azuralis Museum and Archives. More than just an ever-evolving museum, it is a destination for hunts, music, original works of art, and a mystery that will unfold over the next several years. Be part of the Azuralis and watch the story unfold through hunts and quests, some obvious, some hidden and waiting to be discovered. Great music weekly at The Azuralis Stage.

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Neural Pixels Photo Exhibit

Come get lost in Neural Pixels! Snapshots from the virtual world that transform at your touch. Tap any photo to reveal its stunning AI-rendered real-world version. A little magic hides in every pixel. Wander, explore, touch everything, and bring a friend!

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Sula Sgeir at Natthimmel

Sula Sgeir rises from the North Atlantic like a broken tooth, battered by wind and sea. Inspired by the remote island and its folklore, this destination follows Eòin's mysterious first visit to the lonely rock, where he discovers that Sula Sgeir, and something beneath the waves, may have recognized him. Natthimmel is a creative open space and photogenic destination that welcomes everyone for a visit.

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Sassy Art Gallery

Sassy Art Gallery is a Mediterranean-inspired outdoor gallery where local artists showcase their work in a scenic setting of marble walkways, arches, waterfalls, and ocean views. Connected to a café, it offers a relaxing place to enjoy art, gather with friends, and find inspiration.

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COLORFUL Gallery

Colorful Gallery is the starting point of a private collection open to the public, divided into three galleries containing works by both established and unknown artists with sculptures and photos, real or virtual, to visit and discover part of the vast world of art in Second Life.

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Notable Art Gallery

A glass conservatory for fine art and poetry. Explore the garden and rotating exhibits within a Highlands setting. Share your voice and story. Drawing, watercolors, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, charcoal, photography (both real life and Second Life), and poetry. Come sit, relax, and enjoy.

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Education

Irelund Museum of American Art

The Irelund Museum of American Art showcases nearly 100 reproductions of American artworks spanning from the late 1700s to the present. Explore galleries covering major artistic movements, browse free exhibition catalogs, and visit rotating special exhibitions in a museum inspired by real-world art history.

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Mosaic at SLEA6

Mosaic is a walk-through world inspired by the art of Moebius: vast desert, silent monoliths, and creatures from elsewhere. Visitors build the art themselves - step on a tile, and it flies to the center, forming a 3D mosaic never the same twice. There are also rides to try: winged skimmers that fly over the whole scene. Created by Lalie Sorbet and Chrix at the SLEA.

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Spider Mycron's Arts Project

Welcome to Spider Mycron's Arts Project at the SLEA. The mission is to bridge cultures through artistic dialogue, fostering a global community rooted in peace, love, and creative collaboration.

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Coastal Galleries

Coastal Galleries is a vibrant collaboration of creativity! Across the coastal village, art unfolds in many forms: bold installations, intimate displays, experimental pieces, and personal expressions from creators who treat Olympus as both sanctuary and stage. Every visit feels like stepping into a new story.

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Strange & Mysterious

FORTRESS

Nothing about what lies inside the fortress will be revealed here; it will be up to you to find out. Fortress at Hangars Liquides is the latest artwork by builder and immersion artist Djehan Kidd. It is a megabuild that extends across an entire simulator.

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The Mavin Tinker Gallery Museum

An art gallery museum in Bay City, hosting 6 floors of work from many SL artists spanning the years.

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Lenixus Project - Chapter II

Lenixus Project is a personal artistic experience, for both the creator and visitors. A story told through exploration; environments, details, and atmosphere, without always explaining everything. It evolves over time, sometimes unpredictably.

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LoveBirds AI Memory Studio

LoveBirds Memory Studio creates personalized pictures, animated videos, and original custom songs inspired by life's special moments. From weddings and anniversaries to Rez Days, birthdays, friendships, proposals, and love stories, each creation is designed to capture the emotion behind the moment and turn it into a lasting memory. Let LoveBirds bring cherished memories to life.

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Mindcycle at TheRefuge

Rather than simply observing the artwork, visitors become part of it. Mindcycle at TheRefuge is a PBR-enabled art installation that reacts dynamically to avatar presence. At rest, the environment appears as a calm forest of illuminated colored tubes representing thoughts and memories. As more visitors gather, the system begins to destabilize - lights flicker, sounds distort, and the atmosphere becomes increasingly chaotic, reflecting the overwhelming mental strain associated with social anxiety.

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The Artist's Loft

You step out of the lift door in a former warehouse building and see before you a corridor leading to an artist's workplace and studio. With views over York, she works creating the artwork you find hung on the walls. Enjoy some calm in The Artist's Loft. These are the RL drawings and paintings of Sammie. No AI was used in their creation. Enjoy your visit.

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UNITY Art Gallery

UNITY Art Gallery is a vibrant space where art goes beyond the canvas and becomes an experience. Here, artists, musicians, writers, and creators come together to share their vision and build an atmosphere where every visitor becomes part of the moment.

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Tiger Lily Art Gallery

A gallery exploring the dark side of human nature through the power of expressive painting and the ascetic aesthetics of neo-primitivism.

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Gallery of Nim's Art

Nim’s Art Gallery features fine art, photos, and relief-style images, with select pieces available for purchase. Visitors can also request custom artwork. The space includes profile-style imagery and showcases work in both English and German.

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Digital Art - Cammino e Vivo Capovolto

Established in 2015, Cammino e Vivo Capovolto is a creative place dedicated to 3D art and photography by Mistero Hifeng. Welcome to a place where dreams are timeless.

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Vivienne's Art Gallery

Vivienne’s Art Gallery in the sky features a modern exhibition space with vibrant digital artworks. Visitors can explore colorful marine and landscape art with detailed compositions in a quiet setting designed for browsing and photography.

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AI Creative Avatar Photography Studio

A photography studio for elevating your avatar's essence with captivating imagery and transforming virtual identities into stunning realities, where digital dreams meet artistic precision. Capture the elegance of your avatar in realism redefined and immortalize your moments with a realistic artistic flair.

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Cedarbridge Gallery & Artists Community

Cedarbridge Gallery & Artists Community aims to help artists display their artwork. It offers a community feel, a place to sit and chat, develop ideas together, and enjoy the creative experience.

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Lumes of Innocence

Lumes of Innocence is an art journey from dark to light. Take a sequential journey through light and shadow. Experience the world through a child’s eyes and your own reflections. Follow the path from dark strata to Sky Toy Land, ending at The Leaves of Grass Cafe.

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Bryn Oh's Claxxon and Fern

Claxxon and Fern by Bryn Oh is the sequel to Lobby Cam, the Canada Council for the Arts supported artwork, which is now found on Steam. For the full effect, Bryn plays the character Fern and takes small groups through the narrative personally. It is a unique immersive experience.

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The Village of Salem 1692

The Village of Salem is the latest artistic creation by Anu Papp, curator and designer. It is dedicated to honoring those who died during the Salem witch trials. The Village of Salem showcases its dedication to historical detail and immersive storytelling, offering visitors a genuine glimpse into life in the late seventeenth century.

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International

The China Buddha Caves

In this monumental build for SL, London Junkers brings a version of the famous UNESCO World Heritage China Buddha Caves, known as Buddhist grottoes, that represent a millennium of artistic and religious evolution along the Silk Road.

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The Third Place

The Third Place is a vibrant region where you should wander around, take photos, explore virtual art, and chat. Every week, its works change, are refined, or disappear. Don't miss out! It's perfect for couples and artists. Come enjoy the beaches, caves, hidden treasures, and sunrises. Neurodivergent friendly.

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Role-playing Communities

Halfling Museum in Tweenwater

Located in Asguild - Land of the Halflings, the Halfling Museum features artwork and artifacts inspired by famous halflings of lore from classic fantasy literature. It is a pastoral fantasy destination featuring earth-sheltered homes, farmland, and cliffside mines. Visitors can explore a walk-through of the museum, gather at Odo’s Tavern, and enjoy a peaceful village open to travelers and lovers of fantasy role-play.

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Time Lost Art

Time Lost Art is an art gallery in Bay City dedicated to the appreciation of the arts.

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Monnada Art Gallery

Monnada Art Gallery is currently featuring the exhibit Tales of Hallucinations by Night Lefevre. Tales of Hallucinations is a thought-provoking art show that reimagines classic tales through the lens of artificial intelligence. In this exhibition, human prompts are used as catalysts for AI-generated artworks and poems, breathing life into timeless stories and myths.

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SLEA Calder

A massive, kinetic tribute to sculptor Alexander Calder by artists Lalie Sorbet & Chrix at the SLEA. Don't just view art—ride through it! Take the whimsical Sky Lift high into the clouds to float among giant, moving Animesh mobiles. A joyful exploration of drawing in space.

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SLRandom ArtCrew

The SLRandom ArtCrew presents an experiential region that explores art, the Awareness Gallery, all set within an idyllic rural shire fantasy landscape.

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MOLEKYLE: An Artist's Vision

Step inside Molekyle, a monumental, region-wide 3D art installation by Betty Tureaud. This stunning work offers an immersive, visceral experience inside a massive collection of self-assembling molecules. Constructed entirely with traditional, non-AI 3D tools, it is a testament to the artist's virtual dexterity. Come wander about and explore.

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Digital Arts Gallery

The Digital Arts Gallery hosts artists and exhibitions year-round. They are a group of artists who enjoy sharing art and ideas about art and work with up-and-coming and established artists. The work they exhibit varies from photography to sculpture, to interactive, and also work in between.

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Malinas Galerie

You are invited to a compelling exhibition of black-and-white photography by the artist Malina Emerald. Enter a world stripped of color, where the profound depth and drama of the subject matter are revealed through the masterful use of monochrome. Malina’s work is a powerful exploration of light and shadow, relying purely on the interplay between black, white, and subtle grey tones.

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The Witching Hour - Witches in Art

This captivating exhibit at The Vordun Museum traces centuries of intrigue, fear, and power surrounding the image of the witch, from medieval manuscripts to romantic paintings and modern interpretations. The Witching Hour invites visitors to explore how witchcraft and the supernatural have been portrayed and reimagined throughout art history.

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The Termites

A creative hub with nine themed stages combining light shows, music, dance, and art. The Termites also hosts galleries, artist platforms, and cultural events. It's a vibrant destination where imagination comes alive.

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Infinite Art Gallery

Infinite Art Gallery is a contemporary virtual space in Second Life dedicated to showcasing diverse, forward-thinking digital art. The gallery features a wide range of styles and themes - from abstract and experimental to emotional, environmental, and conceptual. With a focus on inclusivity, mentorship, and creative exchange, Infinite Art Gallery invites visitors to explore immersive works and experience art as a universal language that inspires connection and self-expression.

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Moya Ghost Train

The Moya Ghost Train at the wonderful world of Moya tells the artistic journey of French artist Patrick Moya. Patrick Moya showcases his real works in Second Life, using the platform to prepare his real-world exhibitions and produce video projections that accompany his artistic performances.

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OBSIDIA

OBSIDIA is a remote and enigmatic place, suspended between the present and the unknown, somewhere between tranquility and unease, where reality seems to dissolve. It may feel like an escape from everything, yet there is always a lingering sense that something more awaits, something yet to be discovered.

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Korea City Art Space

Korea City Art Space is an immersive destination showcasing an emotional and introspective art exhibition. Visitors are invited to reflect and connect with the works on display, each piece offering a unique and personal experience.

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Bryn Oh's Imogen and the Pigeons

Bryn Oh’s Imogen and the Pigeons follows the story of Imogen and her dream of joining a group of pigeons who perch on the wires and ledge outside her window at the Home for the Incurably Melancholy. The Singularity of Kumiko is the prequel!

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Arcanum

Enter the world of Arcanum, a full PBR experience. Each telephone booth will take you to 8 different immersive exhibits. You will encounter luminous geometries, flowing energies, and questions that invite contemplation. Allow yourself to be surprised.

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Murmuration at SLEA6

Inspired by the natural effect of birds flocking, Murmuration by Laile Sorbet and Chrix offers a perpetually shifting visual that invites relaxation and escape. Visitors can fly or float through this serene space, sharing a moment of peace with friends or loved ones.

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International

Peng Lai

Peng Lai is a fairyland above the clouds, where you can see ancient Chinese art, culture, architecture, furniture, paintings, and decorations. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music.

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MoMa - Museum of Modern Art

Situated within the historic first regions of Second Life, the Museum of Modern Art invites you to embark on a journey through the realm of virtual art. Immerse yourself in the creative expressions of the collective imagination.

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Scirocco Art Galleries and Gardens EzNWlfdn

Explore the unique Scirocco Art Galleries where creative art meets architectural design! The galleries are presented by Miles Cantelou, who is a professional painter with a passion for abstract expressionism art. These galleries offer a balance of RL artwork, SL created images, photography, and a dedicated gallery showing creative work by other SL artists.

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Henri Matisse: Creativity Takes Courage

Henri Matisse: Creativity Takes Courage, a landmark exhibition at The Vordun Museum's new underground level. This extraordinary collection brings together over 140 works spanning three decades of Matisse’s groundbreaking career, from 1897 to 1927. Featuring paintings, sculpture, drawings, etchings, and lithographs, the exhibition reveals the evolution of his iconic style and his fearless pursuit of artistic expression.

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VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE

Established in 2013, Visionaire Institute is the brainchild of WrenNoir Cerise and Nariko Okawa. Students of the Visionaire Institute enjoy an intimate, collaborative classroom where they can learn the technical aspects needed to best express their creative vision. It aims to teach students how to ‘see’ what works and doesn’t work in an image. The lessons are intense and make students fully flesh out who they are as photographers. Everyone has a skill in something and at Visionaire Institute they help you find it, refine it, augment it, and use it to the utmost.

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Algorithmic Dreams Art

Located along Route 8A in The Bend, Algorithmic Dreams by Alan showcases vibrant wall art in various styles from modern digital design to soft watercolors. Visitors can explore a diverse collection of romantic portraits, serene landscapes, and expressive animal art. Each piece combines digital artistry with emotional warmth, perfect for both homes and businesses.

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Souland Gallery

A realm where art meets soul, Souland Gallery is dedicated to showcasing breathtaking creations from talented artists across Second Life. This gallery is a haven for those who cherish the beauty of artistic expression and the connections it inspires.

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Walls at Akimori

Walls lead nowhere. Walls is an art installation by Bamboo Barnes to convey their current state of mind. The walls in our mind and the walls that exist in the world in which we exist give us many thoughts and conflicts. It has elements that are considered heavy, but show a balance with what is still there, not to be self-deprecating. In this sense, "Walls" has a strong personal attachment to the artist.

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KOO store

KOO Store at Motherland carries random things by Eupalinos Ugajin, including PBR materials, 3D sculptures, some cats, and a green dinosaur.

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Danse Macabre: Mortality in Art

Welcome to Danse Macabre at The Vordun Museum and Gallery, an exploration of the omnipresence of death in art and culture from the 15th through 17th centuries. In an age marked by plague, war, and religious upheaval, death was a constant companion, shaping the way people viewed their lives and their ultimate fate. This exhibition brings together a powerful collection of woodcuts, murals, and paintings, all of which confront mortality head-on.

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Music

Deep End Records

Deep End Records is a small nostalgic experience in the form of an audio gallery. Do you ever miss the times when you could go to the mall and listen to music? Now you can relive this feeling while also exploring the creative talent of Second Life Residents.

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The Tudors Art Gallery

Come and have a look at the photography art captured by Alex Tudor, with imagery formed by his fantasy as well as inspired by photogenic Second Life destinations. Every view tells its own tale as well as the angle used, with that moment captured on the canvas forever.

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Media, Movies & TV

Primfeed

Primfeed is the only social media for Second Life Residents. Upload your pictures, share your thoughts, follow your loved creators, and more. Its unique features are specially designed for residents' needs. Create an account for free only with your avatar name. Learn more at primfeed.com

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Better Together Forever Gallery

Come enjoy the gallery and its grounds, which change with every passing season. Here, for your enjoyment, you will find digital art, a zen water garden, poetry readings, a film study featuring the top movies of the last 100 years, an ongoing seminar series featuring Latin American music genres and key composers, and live music from time to time. This is a place to relax and enjoy the arts in multiple forms. You are invited to come and join in the activities here.

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Nature & Parks

Forest Art Walk

Embark on an artistic journey through the forest and discover magical, interesting, and perhaps even strange things. 3D works of art by some well-known and lesser-known artists are exhibited here. This destination also uses PBR-Materials & PBR-Light. The path is winding and you can discover something around every corner. modeled after the Deep Forest Art Land in Denmark. More information can be found at the landing point.

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Home & Garden

Leyenda Designs

Leyenda Designs is a decor store and art gallery offering a curated collection of statues, fountains, and backdrops, catering to a variety of aesthetic preferences. Visitors can explore an array of art pieces, each designed to enhance virtual environments. Custom requests are welcomed, allowing for personalized creations that meet specific needs and visions.

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Subcutan Art Gallery

The Subcutan Main Gallery and central teleporting point to all Subcutan Galleries and the beautiful Japanese garden for walking, recharging, or simply relaxing.

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Miralume at Akimitsu

Welcome to Miralume, a region-wide art exhibit by Scarlet Fey, Delain Canucci and Gem Preiz on the Akimitsu region. The exhibit takes full advantage of the new PBR textures, reflections, and mirrors to create a fantastic and magical experience. The latest addition to The Borderless Project: Miralume derives its name and inspiration from the 2024 Fantasy Faire region by Scarlet Fey. You will need a PBR enabled viewer.

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Kultivate Arts

Kultivate Arts features four art galleries that showcase the art of both new and established artists in the virtual world of Second Life. The arts center also has two venues and an attached scenic region for photographers and artists to explore. For more info: www.kultivatemagazine.com

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The Annex of Nitroglobus

The Annex is an extension to the main hall of the Nitroglobus Roof Gallery. It is a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work.

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Dream AI Photography

Dream AI Photography specializes in crafting awe-inspiring AI-generated photos within the immersive realms of Second Life. Nimue Silvercloud is a skilled photographer and graphic artist using state-of-the-art AI technology to create images that will leave you mesmerized. Visit the gallery and wander around this beautiful photogenic destination.

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Kondor Art Center

The Kondor Art Center is a place for art, photography, installations, music, dance, theatre, and other cultural events in Second Life. Composed of the Kondor Art Gallery (1 and 2), the Kondor Art Garden, the Kondor Art Square, the Kondor Art Club, the Museum, and other small art galleries, the Kondor Art Center has one cultural event each week.

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Glimpses of the Sanctuary

Glimpses of the Sanctuary is an immersive experience as seen through the eyes of Photographer Tallis Blackwood. Please turn up sounds, lower music, and use the shared environment. Allow yourself to be transported to the secret home of the Lotus! Enjoy!

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Hypnagogia Gallery

Hypnagogia is the eclectic photography of Hepburn. Her work varies from Whimsical to somewhat Macabre. She is also an accomplished landscape and portrait artist. Some works are available to purchase.

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The Studio Collection

The Studio Collection features a curated gallery of small installations, models, and works in progress on the ground level. A collection of artwork from noted artists is displayed upstairs. Visitors can also explore “All the Songs We Never Sang,” a thoughtful installation located on a platform above.

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Mandel Solano WorkShop

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.

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The Gate

As you walk through the gate, you are immediately struck by the presence of a God. The vibrant red color of the gate is said to represent Inari's divine power and energy. The dark city radio is a key element of this art installation, providing a constant soundtrack to the experience.

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The Beckridge Gallery

Arches is an art exhibit at The Beckridge Gallery with panoramic and abstract landscape photography of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks by diamond Marchant, shot in February 2024 near Moab, Utah.

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International

Zoe Gallery

The Zoe Gallery showcases a collection of Friedl Aigner's artworks, featuring Austrian and South French landscape drawings and paintings. These pieces, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, reflect Aigner's real-life inspirations and artistic endeavors, offering visitors a diverse visual experience.

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The Carbone Studio

The Carbone Studio presents the artworks of Milena Carbone which includes her writings, her pictorial works, and choreographies. It is also a pleasant relaxing place, with its dance room that broadcasts music videos on a giant screen 24 hours a day.

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Kerupa's World

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.

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Spirituality & Belief

Urantia Center

The Urantia Center is the cherished home of the Sisters of Life, Light & Love, a dedicated performing troupe that has been illuminating Second Life since 2007 with over 320 live shows. Their remarkable performances not only showcase their artistic prowess but also support world events and various organizations. Urantia Center is not just a venue for captivating performances; it's a picturesque locale adorned with unique exhibitions that display an array of creative masterpieces. Embark on a journey to Urantia Center and immerse yourself in a world where spirituality meets artistic expression.

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Art Galerie HaXue

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.

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KAMMIO Macabre Collection

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!

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Centauria Community Gallery

An art gallery focused on fantasy and story-telling with regular exhibits and events. It is a part of the Centauria Community Regions.

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Salient Contemporary Art Gallery

Salient Contemporary Art Gallery promotes a vibrant and inclusive arts and culture experience in SL and beyond. This gallery is a curated, rotational gallery exhibition space for emerging artists focused on non-second life-related work.

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Morris Code Studios

Morris Code studios features the artwork of Poppy Morris. This little city and the surrounding area give a nod to solarpunk and lunarpunk aesthetics, while existing in an imaginary landscape.

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Education

City of Thebes, Ta Kemet

Journey through time at the City of Thebes, Ta-Kemet, a Luxor Temple-inspired museum. Immerse yourself in the splendor of Ancient Egypt and explore Queen Nefertari's tomb, QV66. Connect with a lost civilization.

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HeArt & Soul Gallery

The HeArt & Soul Gallery welcomes you to explore art that touches your heart, your soul, and your mind. The exhibiting artists change bi-monthly, with different themes, different styles, and different perspectives.

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Manifestations NL

Manifestations NL is one of the virtual locations of the Dutch Design Week, the largest RL event of its kind in Northern Europe. Several 3D artists are involved and can be found through the special Manifestations land in SL. On this island, you will find portals to various artworks, experimental live performances, dance parties, and more. Learn more at manifestations.live.nu

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The Peale's Lee Boot Exhibit

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.

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NUNA

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.

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Michiel Bechir Gallery

The Michiel Bechir Gallery is a place for both Second Life photographers and people who are interested in art. There are monthly events with a DJ or a live artist.

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Fashion & Accessories

BOSL Innovation Pavillion

BOSL Innovation Pavillion is home to the Best of Second Life Magazine brand which promotes all things fashion-related. Find some of the best designers, models, magazines, pageants, art shows, and more! You can also visit the winery, cafe, gardens, and the Art Gallery which showcases some of the best artists in Second Life.

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Cafes & Hangouts

LiThO

LiThO is a tiny art(ist) Café . Have a seat and take a coffee and cake, and enjoy the awesome artworks of several international artists, or just relax with your friends at this cosy and comfy spot within the Corsica South Coasters mainland community. Artwork exhibitions and artists change monthly, so don't forget to stop by again!

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Pure Imagination Theater

Pure Imagination Theater strives to bring Broadway-quality performances to the grid! Featuring stellar performances, on a grand scale, Pure Imagination is the best place in the world to catch a show!

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Palace of Fine Art

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!

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Bryn Oh's Anna's Many Murders

Anna was a quiet girl, who through eyelashes watched the world, and though she appeared to be quite meek, inside she harboured a darker streak.

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Dice no more!

Dice no more is an art installation by Eupalinos Ugajin full of random things and a fishing spot in the center. Learn more at eupalinosugajin.wordpress.com

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NO ONOFF #4 by Sascha Carvalho

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

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The Hexagons

The Hexagons is a place dedicated to those who produce and play their own music, a catalogue of musicians who produce or have produced their own music in Second Life. The Hexagons also has a stage on the roof where occasionally events can be organised. If you are a composer, do not hesitate to contact Livio Korobase to be added to the exhibition.

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Photo Cafe

Photo Cafe' is a meeting place for all SL Photographers (at any level) to gather and share experiences, hints, tips, and tricks, landmarks or contests (inworld or on socials), and whatever else comes to mind! They hold moderated discussions, events, and exclusive or retrospective exhibits. Learn more at www.photocafe.news

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TerpsiCorps ARTWerks

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.

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Peace is a Choice Gallery

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Nitroglobus Roof Gallery

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MEROE Museum

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Virtual Hotel Chelsea

Virtual Hotel Chelsea was created in 2009 and is a faithful replica of the famed New York Bohemian hangout that was home to many famous and infamous guests. Come and attend the weekly live music events (accomplished musicians play their own instruments) or take a stroll around the surrounding streets which house over 40 amazing art galleries, or maybe join a tour of the hotel itself to discover its secrets and history.

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Fondazione Isabella e Walter Madoi

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CK's Corner

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Center Ground Gallery of Art

The Center Ground Gallery of Art is an ongoing collection of the original Art of JudiLynn, curated by JudiLynn India and hosted on the Center Ground Region by Luchenpur Darwin. The gallery has been in operation since 2012 and has hosted many other real-world artists as well. It's also a great spot for relaxing with a board game, enjoying the stream, and dancing.

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Cape Able Art Gallery

The Cape Able Art Gallery is a beautiful, eclectic gallery hosting art exhibits by deaf and/or disabled artists. Exhibits change quarterly. Artists can be contacted privately for the sale of their works. Cape Able is a nonprofit, Virtual Ability Inc. owned region. The latest exhibit is Latté Foam Etchings by DocNeuro Cyants. This exhibit will be open throughout the month of May.

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ArtSpace UTSA

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ArtCare Gallery

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