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.”
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
Serena Arts Center is a place for artists to show their works. "Landscapes From a Lost World" by Blip Mumfuzz is the latest in a series of exhibitions hosted here. Blip Mumfuzz, an artist known for her distinctive visual style and immersive exhibitions, has created a strong artistic experience that paints a haunting picture of our future.
Twisted Oddity Art Studio & Bar is a cozy destination featuring a beachside pond, art gallery, and a welcoming coffee shop. Visitors can explore hidden corners, enjoy poetry and stand-up nights in the club, and connect with others who love sharing their creative work.
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.
GALLERIES – The Art of Sharon & Rene offers an inspiring space to explore unique paintings, mixed media, and seasonal art crafted by Sharon Emerald (3d Dismantled) and Rene (Rene Starchild). Visitors can view and purchase quality art pieces while enjoying a welcoming environment that also supports fellow artists and galleries.
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.
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.
An exhibit of 3D sculptures, images, and videos about Mitoraj Art by Marea2007 Praga in Plusia Land since 2007. This project represents a tribute to his art and a contribution so that even just one person who has never seen his sculptures can come to the curiosity to deepen his unlimited creativity.
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.
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.
Hidden within the Secret Sanctuary cliffs, DecadencE offers a thought-provoking art experience inspired by the works and spirit of Banksy. Explore immersive rooms, dynamic exhibitions by Second Life artists, and creative installations that blend social commentary with virtual artistry in an atmospheric setting.
Have you ever wanted to conduct or compose music? You can do it solo or with others at this new addition to Inspiration Island. Five gardens are filled with colorful instruments and poetic sculptures. This unique interactive area is the brainchild of a music inventor and a visual artist. Gala opening of Inspiration Music and Art Park will be on Sunday, January 26th from 10am to 11am SLT. Vist and meet the Creators!
Want to try composing a 10-minute play? It's easier than you think! Visit Cold Shot Play Readers & Writers on the first Saturday of the month at 11am SLT for the Flash&Dash. Newbies and experts welcome! They briefly discuss how to get started and share ideas, then write for 45 minutes. If you'd like your play considered for a reading, submit it to the host. Remember, having fun is priority one!
The Free Museum contains over 70 works by some of the best artists in Second Life, and visitors are invited to take a free copy of every work exhibited. There is nothing for sale or any solicitations. And it is newcomer friendly: there are simple instructions on how to take a work home and how to resize it to fit your home. It is a great introduction to the art world of Second Life.
Isme Fine Arts Galleries house the sensual real-life art of Lisisme Dubrovna and 7 more galleries featuring many others. Lisisme has shown in galleries all over SL and is one of the few in SL to show RL artwork that uses traditional media of sculpture and etching, lithograph, and pen and ink. 3D scans of her sculptures are mesh in SL.
The White Orchid Gallery of Art features serene landscapes and natural beauty captured in both virtual and real-world scenes. Curated by Raven Cedarbridge, this peaceful destination pairs art with music to inspire quiet reflection and emotional connection. Visitors will find themes of nature, poetry, and tranquility throughout the space.
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.
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.
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!
What lies beneath and what rises to the surface? Echo Beneath Surface Tension is an art exhibit at Morris Code Studios that examines the perceptions, reverberations, and influences shaping dialogue and seeks to viscerally highlight the condition of living in late Western modernity.
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.
GlastonBelli and Corsica South Coasters are delighted to introduce a colorful new art installation by Regi Yifu, entitled 'Limitations Are Self-Imposed.' Artists-In-Residence are usually invited to keep their projects in the area for at least six months, so there is plenty of time to take in this visually engaging and interactive exhibit.
Lighthouse Arts offers a peaceful and inclusive creative hub with a gallery, theatre, live music, and a newly added Crafts Mall. Visitors can connect at the Lighthouse Tea Rooms or join the welcoming arts community for events celebrating music, dance, and craft in a charming garden-like setting.
Wander along winding paths and dunes to discover this atmospheric Oriental garden. Journey further to Gallery Morocco and feel the warm vibrant coloured textures and ambient sounds. Go a little further to Gallery BrutBuild and walk within the high concrete walls of this Brutalistic adventure. Bold and evoking art, created by the enigmatic artist Miles Cantelou, a vision that transcends convention.
The Space Between Studio and Gallery celebrates the sensuality of the human body and the breathtaking beauty of nature, capturing their diversity in forms and emotions. Each image tells a story, weaving together nuanced emotions, hopes, and dreams to offer a deeply intimate glimpse into the artist’s perspective.
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.
The Art Garden is an initiative for brokerage, evaluation, and sales, representing an important opportunity to enhance UGC art, give visibility to artists, and revitalize the immaterial art market. This platform provides artists with an innovative way to showcase their work and reach an enthusiastic audience, thus helping to redefine the boundaries and potential of digital art.
MakAna Studios at Valo offers a 3D art gallery installation featuring interactive art by Makay Scribe and Anastasia Thexton. Visitors are encouraged to enable PBR and mirror settings to fully experience the digital and 3D artworks. The gallery includes photography and video, providing a unique blend of creative expression.
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 7.1.x.
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.
The Kondor Art Center is a place for Art, Photography, Installations, Music, Dance, Theatre, and other cultural events in Second Life. Composed by 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.
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.
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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