Maps of Second Life

The exhibit Maps of Second Life curated by Professor Juliana Lethdetter, shows information and art on virtual cartography in Second Life.

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Second Life Origins

SL Botanical Gardens

Explore, relax, meditate, hang out with friends, or just soothe your weary soul. Ride the gondola, commune with Buddha, discover the secret Mermaid grotto, and hug a tree or two at the SL Botanical Gardens, one of the oldest full-region public gardens in Second Life.

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Second Life Origins

ROMA

Roma was established in 2006. Journey to ancient Rome in this expansive area, which includes replicas inspired by many famous sites, such as the Forum and the Theater of Dionysus.

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Second Life Origins

The Blarney Stone

The Blarney Stone Irish Pub offers a vibrant atmosphere with daily social events and live DJ music. Visitors can also enjoy live music concerts making it a lively hub for entertainment and community gatherings. Learn more about their events at dublinsl.net

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Second Life Origins

Beta Contributor Wall

Second Life continues to grow thanks to its Residents, and this monument recognizes the early "beta pioneers" who helped make the baby steps possible and pushed SL into the public eye (in hand — get it?). Head north to find a public sandbox that's still used to create content, and farther north to check out what an old Welcome Area used to look like.

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Second Life Origins

The Man

"The Man" statue is one of the only surviving objects from the original "Linden Town" area that was developed in Second Life during the earliest Alpha stage of its development back in 2002. At times, The Man has served as a shrine where miscellaneous offerings were left, and a celebration of the creativity SL was founded upon.

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Second Life Origins

The Far Away

A blast from the past! Featured in The New York Times! The Far Away is an interactive 3D art installation in Second Life. First built in 2007 by AM Radio, now curated by Ziki Questi and Kinnaird Resident.

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Strange & Mysterious

Temple of Iris

Explore the secrets of Second Life at the mystical Moth Temple of Iris.

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Second Life Origins

Svarga

Climb on top of a giant wasp and take a guided tour of this tropical island, which first opened in 2006. Explore the library inside the central tower, relax near the spring fountain, or start an impromptu jam session with some peculiar elven instruments inside the playhouse.

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Second Life Origins

Stillman Giant Bears

These cuddly behemoths have welcomed travelers from all walks of Second Life to old Stillman, whether they were flying as avatars or arriving via zeppelin tours. Behind the bears, you can tour the legendary Ivory Tower of Primitives, where many generations of Residents have learned to build, and the freebie Bazaar and The Man statue are also worth sightseeing.

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Second Life Origins

SS Galaxy

Established in 2007, SS Galaxy, also known as the Queen of the Sagittarian Sea, is an enormous, full-featured cruise ship that spans three regions and offers an array of activities, just like a real world cruise!

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Second Life Origins

SL Historical Museum

Learn about the origins of Second Life and see displays of historical artifacts, images, and notecards that have been instrumental in shaping SL. Wear a free, fully-customizable avatar of our Primitar "ancestors" and relive magic from the early days.

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Second Life Origins

Pooley Stage

Some of the earliest meetings between Second Life residents and the Linden Lab development teams were held at Pooley Stage.

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Second Life Origins

Pooley Foot

Once a remote site where applicants for the first Linden Liaison team were interviewed, curious events caused the island to transform into a rather big foot. This isn't the only cultural spot in the area: head north to see what an early Orientation Island looked like, and eastward are stages that were used for early town hall chats.

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Second Life Origins

Old Orientation Stations at Dore

How did early Second Life Residents learn the basics? These Japanese-styled orientation stations are an essentially unchanged replica of lessons from 2003, so the information is outdated, but the nostalgia lives on.

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Second Life Origins

Mont Saint Michel

Visit an in-world recreation of the beautiful French landmark, Mont Saint Michel.

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Spirituality & Belief

Mocha Cathedral

One of the first examples of detailed texturing dating back to the cusp of 2004, this cathedral proved hugely influential to successive generations of Second Life creators focused on realistic "brick and mortar" builds. Residents still use the prayer candles in memory of loved ones today.

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Second Life Origins

Lost Gardens of Apollo

Established in 2005, the Lost Gardens of Apollo is a relaxing and romantic spot with beautiful gardens, waterfalls, and secluded places to snuggle.

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Second Life Origins

Japan Tempura Island

Established in 2008, Tempura Island has been a popular destination for socializing, romance, and healing. Explore the forest, dance in the ballroom, wander through the temple and meditate amidst the Japanese motif.

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Second Life Origins

Ivory Tower Library of Primitives

This self-guided, self-paced, comprehensive building tutorial also includes a weapons testing area and safe sandboxes where you can try out your newly-acquired skills.

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Second Life Origins

Inspire Space Park

Come be a part of the wonderful community at Inspire Space Park, running since 2007! Meditate in a cosmic sci-fi natural outer space galaxy built by talented SL artists. Blast off into the heavens, a universe of magic! Float amidst the stars and planets, and listen to soothing ambient tunes. They embrace everyone and value each of their visitors and many make a permanent home here. Affordable land rentals and moon base homes too!

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Second Life Origins

Governor Linden's Mansion

Home to the mythical Governor who's as elusive as Bigfoot, this Second Life heritage home hasn't changed much since its inception in 2002. It remains one of the few preserved examples of what inworld architecture was like back in the day. Come visit and find out how early pioneers survived before sculpted prims, then stroll to the basement for a time capsule of vintage goods.

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Second Life Origins

Da Boom

Visit Da Boom, the very first region in Second Life, founded in 2002. It's named after the real-life "De Boom" street in San Francisco, and Residents have speculated it's also a reference to the "Big Bang" of our virtual world's conception.

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Second Life Origins

Climbable Beanstalk

One of the oldest objects in SL is a beanstalk, created by Steller Sunshine in 2003. An influential model of organic shapes in a whimsical style, Steller used to hold contests challenging Residents to jump from leaf to leaf — can you make it to the top?

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Second Life Origins

Chouchou

Since 2008, Japanese music group Chouchou has brought their creativity to Second Life in several photogenic and atmospheric regions, including "Memento Mori," "Islamey" and "The Babel."

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Second Life Origins

Builder's Brewery

Established in 2008, Builder's Brewery is one of Second Life's oldest destinations for learning. Visit and take a free training class and learn all about building, textures, scripting, mesh, animations, and more. Join their 3x award-winning group, and there is even a Sandbox for builders. Check their website for their schedule of educational events. More info at buildersbrewery.com

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Second Life Origins

Boardman Themed Community

Before Linden Homes, there was Boardman, an early experiment of a themed community in a gentle suburban style. Don't be surprised that the zoning guidelines date back to January 2003, and should you run across any of the locals, they're mighty friendly, so ask if they'll share their stories.

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Second Life Origins

Bay City History Pavilion

Want to learn more about the Mainland community of Bay City? Get in deep and visit this display covering the city's history and featuring artifacts and images spanning it's existence from 2008 to today!

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Second Life Origins

Baffin Island

This island has seen many significant events, from its time as a welcoming spot for teen Residents "graduating" to adulthood to the hills used in Linden Lab ad promos for the then-new WindLight graphics. An abandoned library-turned-coffee shop is at the heart of it all, reminding us of how virtual connections can transform into real-life friendships.

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Art

Photo Phactory

Photo Phactory is an eclectic personal gallery that showcases the unique Second Life journey of the photographer, Angelika Corral, blending creativity with storytelling. Each image in the collection is meticulously curated, reflecting candid moments that resonate with her experiences and emotions. The gallery features a harmonious mix of -mostly- black and white textures, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the narratives captured within each frame.

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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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Art

The Art Garden

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.

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Art

Vanity Studio

Vanity Studio offers a tranquil gallery space where visitors can enjoy coffee or tea while exploring diverse artwork by Sophora Skye. With a blend of indoor and outdoor settings, the destination invites guests to relax in the courtyard or browse the collection, featuring original pieces that range from nature and animals to fantasy and abstract art. All paintings are available for purchase.

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Art

GALLERIES - The Art of Sharon & Rene

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.

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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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Art

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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Art

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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Art

The Art of Milly Sharple

This gallery features the unique and original fractal, digital, and abstract art of Milly Sharple. Constantly exploring various forms of digital art, the collection is continuously evolving and regularly updated.

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Education

Legacy Designs Studio

The mission of the Legacy Designs Studio gallery is to showcase cutting-edge solutions for galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAMs) while providing a dynamic space for ongoing discussions and training about the future of technology in information spaces. Learn more at legacydesignsstudio.com

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Art

Harmonic Sanctuary Gallery

Harmonic Sanctuary is a serene and enchanting gallery and art park that blends stunning digital art with lush, immersive landscapes on two levels, offering visitors a tranquil escape. Experience the harmony of nature and creativity, and let the captivating ambiance soothe your soul.

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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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Art

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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Art

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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LGBTQ+ Friendly

NURTURE: Art Gallery & Community

Nurture: Art Gallery & Community is a lively space featuring a charming old-time street, a nature walk perfect for dates, and a bustling art gallery. Visitors can enjoy gaming tables, Teegle horse riding, and a welcoming atmosphere that's both LGBTQIA+ and family-friendly.

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Art

The Annex of Nitroglobus

The Annex is an extension to the main hall of the Nitroglobus Roof Gallery. It is a place for starting artists to show their work. The current exhibit is SPLASH THE GOUACHE by Manoji, known in SL by the name Onceagain, an exceptional artist whose talents span across creating stunning 2D art and meticulously designed virtual landscapes. The gouaches she created specifically for this exhibition are really impressive. Onceagain took some photos of her avi on SL and then post-produced them with software and printed them on watercolor paper.

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Art

Eden Grove Galleries

The Eden Grove Galleries and community is currently featuring the works of Suzen Juel and Trip. Suzen Juel's vibrant digital art is a mesmerizing blend of vivid colors, whimsical characters, and surreal landscapes that evoke a sense of dreamlike wonder and playful imagination. Trip’s amazing art is a multifarious exhibit of two dimensional photographs taken in virtual settings combining wondrous creations by talented artists who live, play, and work in this magical Second Life. Eden Grove resort-style living where you can watch the beautiful sunsets and sunrise with a friend, and explore the many amenities, beaches, galleries, and more. Relax in your own luxury cottage, bungalow, or 2 story home. All homes are fully furnished. Welcome home!

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Art

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 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.

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Art

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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Art

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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Art

The Studio Collection

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.

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Art

VALO Gallery Residence

The VALO (Virtual Art Live Observatory) Gallery Residence offers a unique and immersive experience that combines art, culture, and residence. The gallery-residence concept creates a harmonious blend of stunning art and carefully curated exhibitions and is the catalyst for artistic growth, networking, and professional development.

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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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Art

Between The Worlds

Between the Worlds' is a virtual Artificial Intelligence Art Gallery in Second Life, showcasing the mesmerizing intersection of AI art and digital innovation. Here, algorithms dream up visions that challenge reality, offering a unique journey through imagination.

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Art

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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Art

Ren Gallery

The Ren Gallery hosts an exhibition of Noah Cloud's photographic works that is updated every other month, as well as photo sessions and photo exhibitions for visitors. You can also access the seaside garden above ground using a teleporter.

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Land & Estates

The Clip Estate

The Clip Estate is a multifaceted destination featuring an art gallery, shops, a garden, a winery, and rentals. Visitors can enjoy fishing, bumper cars, various games, and great spots for photography. The estate offers venues for weddings and events, welcoming everyone, including littles. An Observatory for stargazing is also in the plans.

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Art

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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Art

Littlepaws Art Gallery

Littlepaws Art Gallery features the art from Katharine, a Welsh real-life mixed media artist. The art is colourful, and fun, and brightens up any home. It's like having your very own rainbow in your home.

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Social Awareness

Premier Business Center

The Premier Business Center (PBC) is a Global Multicultural Business center, virtual museum, and art space whose mission is to educate, motivate, and inspire. Visit the PBC Cultural Arts Center and learn about black history, women's history, the civil rights movement, black leaders, inventors, artists, and more! The center also has information on Second Life visual and performing artists.

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Art

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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Art

Notable Art Gallery

Discover the enchantment of creativity at Notable Art Gallery. Immerse yourself in a curated world where every brushstroke tells a unique story. Visit and enjoy the resident artists' creations. You will find watercolors, acrylic, abstract, SL Photography, and more!

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Art

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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Art

The SLRandom ArtCrew

The SLRandom ArtCrew presents an immersive destination celebrating art history. Wander through exhibits designed to inspire, learn, and explore the diverse world of art, curated for art lovers and creatives alike. Learn more at slrandomartcrew.com

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Art

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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Art

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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Art

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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Art

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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Art

Idyll Whispers Art Gallery

Idyll Whispers features artwork by Denali. The gallery is a place of peace, a place to restore your soul. As you tour the gallery and it's surroundings, may you listen for the whispers of inspiration and discover the creative spirit that resides in us all.

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International

Make Art Gallery

Make Art Gallery è un piccolo spazio espositivo curato dal collezionista d'arte Italiano Stefano Fiore, che in real life da oltre 15 anni si dedica con passione a promuovere arte e cultura contemporanea in Italia e nel mondo. In questa galleria d'arte, allestita con il cuore, troverete mostre e presentazioni di volumi d'arte internazionali.

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Digital Dream Studios

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!

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International

Louvre Art Gallery

The Louvre Art Gallery presents the works of the real-life artist IamLouvre. An architecture designed by the artist, inspired by her country, Spain, which houses her contemporary works in RL. Do not hesitate to browse the galleries and relax looking at the sea, where you will also find a space underwater and in the sky.

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Nature & Parks

Slightly Twisted: Summer Nights

Slightly Twisted is perfect for ending off a hot summer night and enjoying the quietness of nightfall. A beautiful place to explore along the waterways or stone-strewn paths. Nestled among the ruins are spots perfect for quiet times with friends or that special someone. Sculptures are scattered on the grounds, or you can visit the art gallery. Perfect for escaping the pressures of life.

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Art

IT Art Gallery

IT Art Gallery is a space open for art lovers and artists who want to show and promote their artwork.

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Art

Cloud Galleries

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

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Art

Andante Gallery

Andante Gallery on the Surplus Motors region proudly presents a variety of artists rotating on a monthly basis.

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Elven Falls

Elven Falls is a UK and USA based art orientated community with galleries, stores, and unique housing.

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The Hannington Arts Foundation

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.

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GANADARA Gallery

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.

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Starborn

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.

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Wizardly Art Gallery

Wizardly Art Gallery is a place where the soul rests and the mind finds harmony. Need some exclusives for your home decor - come and take a unique masterpiece to your home. Come, explore, relax, and enjoy.

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Metaverse NFT Gallery

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.

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Limoncello Art Gallery

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.

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Winter Attractions

Hyperborea Art Gallery

Set in a winter log cabin surrounded by snow, Hyperborea Art Gallery is a Nordic art gallery with oil paintings inspired by the Nordic way of life. Poetically expressing the melancholic lyricism of existence, the worship of nature, and the struggles of everyday life.

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Bear Castle

Come see the creativity of 600+ Linden Bears & Mole Bears, collected by multiple Residents over the years. Also, pick up a free box of Bears for your own collection!

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Ravens Eye Gallery

Ravens Eye Gallery showcases original SL Photography by Raven Arcana with impressions of virtual landscapes.

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Yobe Gallery - Yoko Ayukawa Exhibition

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

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United Artists of SL

United Artists of SL is a Second Life art group dedicated to promoting and celebrating art within the virtual world. This destination is a picturesque fantasy woods theme, perfect for exploring, photography, or relaxing with a friend or romantic partner. The region features caves, streams, waterfalls, art exhibits, and more, all waiting to be discovered.

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Photogenic Spots

Twisted Paradise

Twisted Paradise is an eclectic artist's retreat, a home, and a playground for diverse interests. Twisted Paradise offers an abundance of inspiration, activities, and fun to maximize all this life offers. Let the mists of creativity twist up and around as you wander through the magical locations, including Twisted Gallery, Japanese Garden, Airfield, Redwood Island, Sculpture Gallery, Serenity Spa, Mermaid Reef, and more!

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Art

Toy's Art Gallery

Toy's Art Gallery is a five-floor gallery of Toysoldier Thor's eclectic styles of digital art. Tour through his gallery of over 80 works encompassing real and Second Life photography and 3d mesh sculptures. Visitors are encouraged to touch each piece, and will be presented with a notecard of the artist's comments about each one. All art is available for sale.

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TheEye Art Gallery

TheEye Art Gallery features art created among friends with an interest in showing their works to the broader Second Life community.

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The Vordun Museum and Gallery

The Vordun Museum and Gallery is an art and history experience like no other in Second Life! Browse the many galleries and exhibits, then enjoy a coffee in the Common Grounds cafe.

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Cafes & Hangouts

The Retreat

The Retreat is a beautiful hang-out with a lush garden, art gallery and the Basement Club. Enjoy, take pictures and bring friends to this wonderful place!

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Art

The Lost Unicorn Gallery

Art gallery specializing in fantasy artwork, most created here in SL by some of the best artists in world! They have monthly exhibits and events to enjoy!

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The Jennifer Steele Gallery & Cafe

The Jennifer Steele Gallery & Cafe has original Art by real-life Canadian artist Jennifer Steele including paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture, abstract, realism, expressionism, impressionism, and the Artist's Cafe!

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GBTH - Art Incubator

GBTH - Art Incubator is an SL-based experimental arts space consisting of 8+ dedicated gallery spaces. To GBTH (Grab By The Horns) is to take courageous initiative in guiding the boundlessness of artistry, making the conceptual tangible. Here they facilitate artists and makers alike to actualize installation, photographic, sculptural, and community-based works. Everyone is welcome to visit and explore. Apply to participate at gbth.org

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Art

The Free Museum

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.

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The Art of A. Rose aka Apple Dismantled

An interactive gallery of Real Life artwork and the music that it was created to and inspired by. New art is added often.

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The Aho Museum

Located on the Northwestern Michigan College campus, this gallery features regularly rotating exhibits from a variety of artists. Outside is an intriguing selection of sculpture, and the adjoining Ars Simulacra island plays host to the work of many creative NMC artists in SL.

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Summer'S ArtisanS

Imaginative art gallery, handbuilt with love. Future expositions will be held, till that time it's open for the public. It is mysterious, relaxing, and Flickr friendly.

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SOOSH Art Gallery

Wander through a whimsical, magical and romantic fantasy garden filled with original artwork by real life artist, SOOSH (Rox SOOSH a.k.a. Roxlette Resident). As you explore the gardens, you will see her paintings and drawings on flowers, mushrooms, fairies, unicorns, fawns, bunnies, birds, butterflies and more.

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Shui Mo Gallery

Explore the artwork of Resident FionaFei at the Shiu Mo Gallery. Shui Mo, meaning "ink" in Chinese, is a series of installations created in the style of Chinese ink brush painting, depicting a common theme or landscape seen in many traditional Chinese paintings.

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Selen's Gallery

Selen’s gallery, open since 2020, has original art by the French digital artist on 2 levels, including a machinima room. The gallery has also extensions exhibiting a new round of other 2D and 3D artists every 3 months.

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Art

Second Life Endowment For The Arts

Use the Second Life Endowment For The Arts (SLEA) experience to visit 9 regions of diverse creativity representing the many levels of virtual art in SL, including 2 & 3D, Theater, Literature, Visual, Machinima, Art Education, and Media Art. Cost-free grants are awarded! Learn more at sleagrants.com

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Renaissance Gallery

As the name suggests, this gallery showcases artwork from the late Middle Ages, when artists like Leonardo and Botticelli were at their peak. Small, but a must-see for fans of this period.

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Recalcitrante Gallery

Take a ride with I am Free’s Ducati motorbike in her personal gallery, Recalcitrante Gallery, and take a look at her photos and installations. There is always a DJ booth ready to welcome you if you want to organize an evening and new exhibitions every few months. The music is curated by The Globalconnection which is available on the parcels audio stream.

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Rainbow Painters Art Gallery

Rainbow Painters is an Art Gallery and Live Music Centre that welcomes new and established artists to display their art at no cost. Typically they show 50 artists and change out every six weeks.

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Peter Vos Museum

Explore the artwork and creations of Dutch artist Peter Vos in this loving exhibit curated by his son Sander. More info at: nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2016/08/peter-vos-museum-second-life-1.html

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Patrick Moya

Patrick Moya is a French contemporary artist keen on expressing himself through the diffusion and transformation of his name and image. Many examples of his colorful work can be found at his Second Life galleries including photography, painting, and sculpture.

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Peace is a Choice Gallery

For over 13+yrs this Non-Profit Foundation has been presenting some of the finest art, sculptures, mesh & non-mesh installations within Second Life!

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Cafes & Hangouts

NovaOwl

NovaOwl is an international community and destination on the mainland continent of Corsica located on Novatron. It is a hangout and meeting place with regularly scheduled events. There is a cafe, fishing contests, boat rezzing areas, and an Art Gallery on a waterfront location.

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Nitroglobus Roof Gallery

Nitroglobus Gallery is a Second Life art gallery that shows exhibitions and installations of both emerging and well-known artists and is owned and curated by Dido Haas. The current exhibit is THE FIRST DAY, of the rest of your life by Selen. It shows 2D and 3D art, and a machinima. Selen chose to explore the theme of fears and courage which suggests a depth and complexity to her art that goes beyond just aesthetic beauty. This exhibit is worth a visit!

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Social Awareness

MEROE Museum

MEROE Museum is the Home of Black and Aboriginal cultures in Second Life. The Museum's purpose is to provide a safe space for the repository of black culture from across the diaspora, and a place for dialog in an effort to resolve many of the conflicts that plague our communities.

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Isme Fine Arts

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.

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Hypnotic Van Gogh Immersive Gallery

Hypnotic Van Gogh is a new truly immersive experience. This show breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear, and disappear, flow across multi surfaces, the minutia of details titillating our heightened senses. The show is projected on every surface around you, this makes you feel as though you have stepped directly into a Van Gogh painting. The show is accompanied by beautiful themed music and includes many other surprises!

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Real Life

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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International

Fondazione Isabella e Walter Madoi

Explore a space devoted to Italian artist and sculptor Walter Madoi. Established by his Foundation, this official space features highlights from his massive collection of oil paintings, sculptures and fresco projects.

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FOCUS Magazine and Art Galleries

FOCUS Magazine and Art Galleries is a place to appreciate, be inspired by, and share photographic art. FOCUS Magazine is a monthly publication that celebrates photography in SL, reviews, and supports virtual artists in the metaverse including grids like OpenSim, SL, and other gaming and social media platforms. Each issue features prominent SL photographers, art activists, and more!

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DiXmiX Gallery Lounge

Since 2007, The Dixmix Gallery is active in the Second Life art scene. Dixmix Source, its curator helped some of the most talented SL photographers to make themself a name and keep everyone entertained. The Dixmix Art Gallery Lounge is "where art meets hospitality and hospitality is an art". Feel welcome to join one of the recurrent special events and enjoy being a part of it.

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CK's Corner

CK's Corner is a beautifully decorated part of mainland where you can find Ceakay Ballyhoo's art gallery, her collection of art from SL artists, The Roofgarden Galleries, a butterfly conservatory, and a camp. CK's Corner is part of Corsica South Coasters and is nearby the Corsica Tourist Center.

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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.

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Artsville Galleries & Community

Artsville is a place for all art lovers to enjoy outstanding artwork by some of the most talented artists, both emerging and established. One can also rent a beautiful home and experience what the luxury life feels like. Designed by Megan Prumier, this incredible destination for art is sure to leave you amazed.

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Education

ArtSpace UTSA

ArtSpace UTSA is a gallery located on the virtual campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio. New exhibits will open roughly ever other month.

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ArtCare Gallery

ArtCare Gallery is a very large art venue, including 5 levels The Gallery welcomes you with a public garden that serves as a gateway into a wonderful collection of SL art. It is highly recommended to use the shared environment!

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