Moonshadow Isles Creative Arts Hub (M.I.C.A.H) is a center of activity, knowledge, and shared experiences for musicians, photographers, artists, poets, comedians, etc. M.I.C.A.H wants to provide encouragement, support, advice, and a platform for creative people.
The Ark Project invites visitors to reflect on humanity’s shared past, present, and future. Walk through preserved nature, confront shadows of conflict, and rediscover Earth’s beauty and hope. This is an art installation where you can pause, feel, and remember what truly matters.
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.
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!
Dive into a living world shaped by water’s endless motion. This immersive SLEA installation blends artistic vision and technical wizardry into a swirling aquatic dream. Explore six surreal rides — from flying doors to swimming with a giant turtle — in an environment of shifting animesh, light, and sound.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. For more information about Manifestations NL, visit: manifestations.nl
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
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!
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.
Step into a world suspended between dream and memory. In the fifteenth chapter of the Neverending series, "The Dreaming Gate," visitors are invited to explore the inner landscapes of the Lost Artist — a being caught between past and possibility, childlike wonder and mature reflection. Wander through faded halls and overgrown paths where time no longer holds dominion. Inside the Artist’s house, reality bends and stories come alive — told through visuals, silence, and mood. This is not a space to solve, but to feel. A mirror world of quiet beauty, artistic grief, and gentle hope. Will you find the Lost Artist himself? Perhaps. Or maybe he will find you.
"Clay and Seed" is a region-wide art installation in the Gobi Oasis of Akimori. Created by HaveIt Neox (3D Installation), Bamboo Barnes (2D Art), and Lilia Artis (Poetry) -- In a floating world, these 3 artists balance the erosion of human relationships, loneliness, and abuse with our better natures of hope, gratefulness, and growth. Please come and explore this unique collaborative masterpiece!
In an era where culture is fueled by an incessant flow of digital content, Prompt Art fits perfectly into this logic of ephemeral consumption: an art that vanishes in the blink of an eye, sometimes without leaving a trace or a lasting connection with the viewer because it often lacks the depth and sustainability of more traditional works. Onceagain Art Gallery is an immersive art destination that hosts installations with works by established SL artists.
vOX Gallery in the Vox Populi region is a quaint artist hangout with various artists exhibiting about every two or three months. Presently, gorgeous black and white images are on exhibit by Catherine Nikolaidis. Everyone is welcome to visit and also enjoy the region. There is an ice cream parlor next to the gallery for relaxing.
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.
Twisted Oddity Art Studio & Bar is where the surreal meets the sophisticated. Step into a lush world blooming with vibrant flowers, where each corner unveils something unexpected — from immersive art installations and one-of-a-kind gallery pieces to a shadowy club pulsing with music and energy. Wander the grounds to discover hidden shops and creative spaces, sip a crafted cocktail, and let your curiosity guide you through this bold, ever-evolving experience. It's not just a gallery — it's an atmosphere.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Cloud Galleries is a charming, sky-high retreat nestled above Corsica in the Corsica South Coasters, just a step away from NovaOwl. Home to eleven talented artists, the space also features a guest artist every two months. Discover stunning artworks in a serene and welcoming environment. With regular events and an open invitation, you can drop by anytime. Learn more at throughowlseye.com
Japanese RL artist Yoko Ayukawa presents an art exhibition at Yobe Gallery. You will find yourself surrounded by vibrant colors and whimsical artworks that will bring a feeling of joy and youthfulness to your heart. While the gallery itself is small and cozy, the space is still open and welcoming. More information about the artist yobe.com
The Borderless Project is a region-wide, multi-level, interactive digital art exhibition at Akimitsu, in which they play with light: reflections, structures, movement, creation, and evolution. With sounds and music to match the emotions brought to life by the multi-talented team of artists and scripters: Betty Tureaud, Gem Preiz, Delain Canucci, Thoth Jantzen, Mitsuko Kytori, Blaise Timtam, and Akiko Kinoshi. For a quick preview, play this video and skip ahead to 14:30 - youtu.be/2cViS7vJ0bU?t=870
“Spiralo” is a virtual cultural complex produced by the noise-classical music project 'Tia Rungray'. The space includes a sound installation hall, a gallery, a café, and a shopping floor. The name "Spiralo" means "spiral" in Esperanto, and the name comes from the fact that the floors are arranged in a spiral pattern, inspired by the image of everyday life and art blending together in virtual life. The idea is to make it easier to enjoy high-quality art activities in Second Life and to make visitors more aware of their close relationship to life. It functions to make everyday activities such as watching, listening, dressing, talking and photography more artistic. It offers you a way to enjoy the time and space in which you can relax in everyday life. As a cultural hub for contemporary art in Second Life, “Spiralo” hopes to continue to create a cultural scene.
Nitroglobus Gallery is a Second Life art gallery that shows impressive exhibitions and installations of both emerging and well-known artists and is owned and curated by Dido Haas. The current exhibition is MUTE by Maghda. This striking series is deeply personal, revealing raw emotions and inner reflections captured through her evocative imagery. After a period of intense upheaval—an emotional rollercoaster—Maghda returns to the SL art scene with renewed focus and vision. MUTE marks a significant first step in her reintegration, and it is a testament to both her resilience and creative voice.
Men In Motion Campus is home to the Men in Focus Gallery, and the Men in Motion at Night Theater. Men In Motion was created to highlight male choreographers in the Second Life dance community. They have shows three times a year: January, June, and November. The November shows' proceeds go to the Movember Foundation. For more information about their shows and events, visit their site: meninmotionblog.wordpress.com
EXIT – Paths to Freedom: Art Between Darkness and Hope is an art installation by Sophie de Saint Phalle at the SLEA. A journey from confinement to liberation. Visitors pass through a labyrinth of walls—symbols of inner and outer boundaries—toward EXIT. Beyond lies a space of stillness and healing, where wounds transform into resilience. Photographs and installations by Sophie de Saint Phalle celebrate courage, strength, and new beginnings.
Step aboard the great sea turtle Neptune and embark on a breathtaking journey across the oceans. This region-wide experience blends fantasy and reality, sorrow and joy, destruction and hope. Tides of Change is a work of art and a call to action, born of a deep concern for Earth's future and inspired by the hope that we can protect it.
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