The Second Life Random Art Crew (SL Random Art Crew or SLRAC) is a community of artists and creators within the virtual world of Second Life. Their platform invites visitors to connect with other creative minds, explore a variety of artworks, and find inspiration. The group’s goal is to foster a collaborative space where individuals can share ideas, showcase their work, and engage in the creative potential of virtual artistry. They warmly welcome anyone interested in artistic expression within the virtual landscape.
Collaborating on various art projects for large and small events in Second Life, providing an inclusive and welcoming space for artists of all levels. Organizing creative projects and interactive art displays fosters a vibrant, supportive community where everyone can express themselves artistically. The group values inclusivity and collaboration, working to ensure that all participants feel encouraged to explore their creativity and contribute to a diverse array of artistic experiences in the virtual world.
A reflection on learning inside Second Life, prompted by a VWEC Lifelong Learning conversation about what virtual worlds are actually good for, who they leave out, and why the messy version matters more than the shiny one.
Over the last couple of weeks, the posts on this site have been doing something I did not entirely plan. They have been forming a shape. At first glance, the range looks scattered: Second Life exhibitions, art news from the physical world, queer history, museum politics, disability, AI anxieties, virtual charity events, Substack writing, personal … Read more
This week’s art news brought a surprisingly human set of stories: children being trusted in gallery spaces, famous painters revealed as serious printmakers, a heritage battle in Rome, and a quiet argument that arts funding needs to grow up.
Glinka Gallery in Second Life shows how digital galleries can support disabled artists through visibility, access, community, and ongoing in-world exhibitions.
The sixth edition of SecondLife For AISM brings art, music, and fundraising to Second Life in support of the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association. Running 15 to 30 May 2026, it proves virtual worlds can carry real ethical weight.
David Sainsbury has donated £91.2 million to the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich. The gift will fund major upgrades, but it also raises difficult questions about philanthropy and the future of UK museums.
Tracey Emin’s new lithograph series I Need tomorrow arrives alongside her Tate Modern retrospective, reframing her work through survival, illness, printmaking, and the art of continuing.
Studying art as someone who creates in Second Life has changed how I understand space, material, and presence. My practice doesn’t sit neatly inside the traditional idea of the studio. It moves between screens, avatars, regions, textures, objects, scripts, photographs, video, and lived digital experience. Second Life isn’t just a tool I use to display … Read more
The Self Being project has made me think differently about the value of ordinary, repeated tasks. Not the dramatic parts of making art. Not the polished final outcome. The day-in, day-out actions that often feel mediocre while they’re happening: setting things up, adjusting details, documenting work, moving materials around, checking sound levels, thinking through space, … Read more
The V&A’s Rising Voices exhibition brings together over 70 works by 40 artists from 25 countries across Asia, Australia and the Pacific. It is about time.