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The Metaculture

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The Metaculture is an online magazine that documents virtual spaces. VR, digital worlds, and game criticism. Inquiries: @kgpaints.bsky.social themetaculture.co

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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
If you missed it, there's a new fine art magazine article out that talks about how I use a VR headset to set up still lifes to paint, and also mentions platforms such as Second Life, VRChat, and other artists in the same discipline.
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"There is, in Moya's works, a dreamlike and fairy-tale dimension, inhabited by countless avatars, the tireless voices of the artist's kaleidoscopic nuances and, metaphorically, of humanity itself, with all its desires and anxieties..." New exhibition by Moya! www.vallebona.info/en/area-arte...
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Patrick Moya Solo Exhibition
Patrick Moya at Area Arte Vallebona with an exhibition dedicated to his artistic research spanning painting, digital art and contemporary experimentation.
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
"As platforms update, links rot, and online worlds vanish overnight, Immersivism ensures that these virtual communities are not forgotten." www.kailonmag.com/p/immersivis... #contemporaryart #vrchat #resonite #internetart #painting
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Immersivism and K. Guillory (KG)
Painting the worlds we were never meant to keep
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
"Digital gardens" takes on an additional meaning in online communities. Knowledge isn't just kept, but deployed and tested regularly. Case in point: The Strange Pear. The Digital Gardens of the Internet: www.themetaculture.co/the-digital-... #vrchat
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The Digital Gardens of the Internet
Thoughts on digital communities, physical paintings, and the concept of memory.
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Tonight at 7pm EST, we’re going to auction a painting for a good cause! Location: vrchat.com/home/launch?... #art #painting #vrchat
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Good Virtual Reality @goodvirtualreality.com · 02/07/2026
Just this week the Good VR Podcast will have hosted three titans of the VR industry who are, importantly, also very active on Bluesky: @antonhand.bsky.social @frooxius.bsky.social @ashleyhuffman.bsky.social
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
"dawn of the final day - 24 hours remain -"
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I’m an artist who paints the internet. Here’s how I do it (photosensitivity warning!). Work info: “Whistler’s Visualizer” by K. Guillory oil on canvas Thanks to VRChat and Resonite for inspiration! #art #painting #vrchat #resonite #immersivism
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
What happens when you create art from INSIDE the internet? I sat down with Ian at @goodvirtualreality.com to discuss Immersivism, the art movement that developed within Second Life and has spread to VR and beyond. Up for subscribers now, free tomorrow: www.goodvirtualreality.com/p/k-guillory...
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K. Guillory On How To Paint Cyberspace With Immersivism
Artist K Guillory joined the Good VR Podcast to discuss her path into exploring the practice of immersivism.
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Immersivism is an art movement expressing ideas about about the internet and its culture, its inhabitants, and their memories. www.immersivism.com
"The Brittle Dancer", Bryn Oh, sculpture (2021)

a painting exported from an immersive art exhibit in second life (and turned into a bronze statue) of a woman dancing"Life Won't Stop With Us", Mildiane, virtual photography (2024)

a virtual photo of a sign with overgrown vines, "prevent the spread""Wide Open Spaces", K. Guillory, oil on canvas (2024)

a painting of a virtual landscape with a user beholding it“Circle Series: Feminine with ‘Those Bodies’”, ReVerse Butcher, digital sculpture (2024)

A digital sculpture of a woman moving through space of multicolored texture on her skin
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Don’t forget, immersive worlds, math art, abstract, and light-based art are also accepted for this! Needs to be in a fine art context though #vrchat #secondlife #opencall #painting #sculpture
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
THE INTERNET SHOW - Make art showing your opinion of the internet - No AI. Make it on your own - Submissions now open: forms.gle/RBzX8QxpsfQo... - All mediums welcome Art due by 11:59pm EST June 30th Exhibit opens on major live service platforms For more info, visit immersivism.com/internetshow
THE INTERNET SHOW
- Make art showing your opinion of the internet
- No AI. Make it on your own
- Submissions open @ April 15h
- All mediums welcome

Exhibit opens on major live service platforms

Submissions open on April 15th, art due by June 30th

For more info, visit https://immersivism.com/internetshow
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
#secondlife #art
A screenshot from an art sim in second life: "...we now have 3D and the apologists say it is more realer than real. Do we need that? Shouldn't we be putting our energies into something more worthwhile? The human imagination is surely the most amazing thing in the universe. We do not want virtual reality we want virtual unreality. We cannot replicate reality - why are we wasting our time trying?" Peter Greenaway
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Thank you Ian for covering my work!!
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Now live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urvv...
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Painting The Internet - Episode 1 (WHSPRS)
YouTube video by The Metaculture
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
A traditional artist embarks on a journey to paint the internet. "Painting The Internet" goes live Weds January 28th. Featuring @whsprsmusic.bsky.social as special guest. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urvv... #art #painting #vr #resonite #vrchat
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
A traditional artist embarks on a journey to paint the internet. "Painting The Internet" goes live Weds January 28th. Featuring @whsprsmusic.bsky.social as special guest. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPhf... #art #painting #vr #internet #vrchat
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Bryn Oh recently did an interview where she mentions Immersivists and her own journey in cyberspace: secondlifecat.substack.com/p/cool-cat-o...
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Cool Cat of the Week: Bryn Oh
Daughter of Gears, Oil Painting
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
What does Fluxus, Immersivism, and Techspressionism have in common? They all involve Second Life and cyberspace. Read the history of one major art movement and two emerging ones. Featuring Bibbe Hansen, Patrick Moya, Bryn Oh, Patrick Lichty, and more. www.themetaculture.co/immersivism-...
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Immersivism, Techspressionism, and The Long Shadow of Flux
In the time cyberspace has existed, its own art movements have emerged.
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
A history of Immersivism, Fluxus, and Techspressionism along with its overlapping artists who have existed in the same digital spaces with one another. This is bigger than you think. www.themetaculture.co/immersivism-... #art #painting #sculpture #immersivism #techspressionism #vrchat #secondlife
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Immersivism, Techspressionism, and The Long Shadow of Flux
In the time cyberspace has existed, it's own art movements have emerged.
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Every platform or site you frequent is its own planet, orbiting within a solar system that exists in your head. Here's how "the metaverse" actually works, and has worked for a long time: www.themetaculture.co/the-metavers...
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The "Metaverse" Is A Lot Simpler Than You Think
Every platform or site you frequent is its own planet, orbiting within a solar system that exists in your head.
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Maxwell Graf @maxwellgraf.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
A graphic I did for the side of an old, brick building in #SecondLife, about the trusty old prim cube. The Plywood You Depend On - Low Lag, Low Cost, Always Rezzes Right.
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Every platform or site you frequent is its own planet, orbiting within a solar system that exists in your head. My idea for how cyberspace ACTUALLY exists, rather than what a movie will tell you: www.themetaculture.co/the-metavers...
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The "Metaverse" Is A Lot Simpler Than You Think
Every platform or site you frequent is its own planet, orbiting within a solar system that exists in your head.
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Eson📸 @esonadventures.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Another day, another adventure! World: Thus Far Author: ★-Nine-★ #VRChat #VRChat_world紹介 #INTEGRAL_CAM
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Meerkat Press @meerkatpress.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Don't Miss K. Guillory's interview with Kathe Koja at The Metaculture. smpl.is/af2er #themetaculture #DarkFactory #DarkPark #DarkMatter #immersivestory #kathekoja @Kathe Koja @themetaculture.bsky.social
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I drew virtual flowers “blind” using blind contour skill and a VR headset #art #vr #immersivism
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Kathe Koja is back with more future-rave adventures and cyberspace predictions in DARK MATTER. I caught up with her for an interview. Support more authors talking about cyberspace! We need them! www.themetaculture.co/kathe-koja-r... @kkoja.bsky.social @meerkatpress.bsky.social
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Kathe Koja Returns With More Futureshock in Dark Matter
Kathe Koja is back with more predictions about cyberspace in "Dark Matter". We talk it out here.
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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a man in a plaid sweater sits at a table holding a book
ALT: a man in a plaid sweater sits at a table holding a book
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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · 25/08/2025
Resonite improved performance with its latest update available now on Steam:
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Resonite Releases Performance Update For Social PC VR
Resonite improved performance with its latest update available now on Steam.
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Eson📸 @esonadventures.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Black&Blue. #VRChat #VirtualPhotography #INTEGRAL_CAM
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
STILL LIFE SESSIONS is back! Learn to draw what you see in virtual spaces and put them on physical canvas. Become ungovernable. Reality is yours now. VRChat: 7/31 @ 11am EST (GMT-4) Second Life: 7/31 @ 7pm SLT(10pm EST) immersivism.com/learn #vrchat #secondlife #art
basically says what's in the post: STILL LIFE SESSIONS is back!

Learn to draw what you see in virtual spaces and put them on physical canvas. Become ungovernable. Reality is yours now.

VRChat: 7/31 @ 11am EST (GMT-4)
Second Life: 7/31 @ 7pm SLT(10pm EST)
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
We now have 18 people on Itchio ALONE who have joined the Gallery Jam! That's not counting anyone also participating in VRChat, Second Life, or Roblox. Let's go!!
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Announcing.. the Gallery Jam! The Gallery Jam is an online art event that encourages people to build galleries and fill them with original art. Show off whatever creative work you've got in your favorite game! Read for details: itch.io/jam/gallery-... #galleryjam #vrchat #secondlife #roblox #itchio
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Gallery Jam
A game jam from 2025-07-07 to 2025-09-01 hosted by kgpaints. Welcome to the Gallery Jam! The Gallery Jam is a jam that encourages people to create more art spaces online to showcase their creativity. ...
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
This week, I'll be giving blind contour drawing classes on two different platforms! Classes this week are on 5/15 (Second Life) at 5pm EST and 5/16 (VRChat) at 5pm EST. Bring some paper and a pen! Check the website for how to join. www.immersivism.com/learn #art #drawing #secondlife #vrchat
TEXT: BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING

Learn to draw what you see in VR and on your screen without looking at your canvas

Classes held once a month in VRChat and Second Life--free to attend. Bring paper if you can!

For locations and group, visit IMMERSIVISM.COM
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
The beauty of BREAK, a visual performance venue in VRChat. Thanks to @pkpkpk.bsky.social for the show!
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Basis @basisvr.org · 05/05/2025
Broke our record again today at 294, ended up running out of computers to run basis clients on, plenty more to give. It was great seeing everyone. We run tests weekly; feel free to come along for the next one! basisvr.org discord.gg/v6ve6WT562
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
flightsim #resonite
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Garvas313-VR @garvas313-vr.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
World : ASTEROID FIELD․․․ By TontonDemon . World ID : vrchat.com/home/world/w... . #vrchat #MadeWithVRChat #vrchatworld #virtualphotography #immersivism #lasyusha #marathonthegame
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Resonite @resonite.com · 30/04/2025
In Steel Assault Protocol, you can pilot your own mecha in an immersive on-rails shooter, complete with a customizable mecha, three different weapons, and a boss battle! You can even save a personal trophy with your high score! Check it out in #Resonite!
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K. Guillory @kgpaints.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Building an immersive museum but you obviously watched dot hack and are a fan of its aesthetic #cyber #art #vr #vrc #art
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Kaerun @bastkaerun.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
ヒナギク''人''草原''芸術のコレクション․。 A daisy‚ a person‚ a grassfield‚ a collection of arts․ World: Petal Two - Art Gallery Author: Beige' @beige_vrc vrchat.com/home/world/w... #VRChat #VRChatPhotography #VRChat_world紹介
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Basis @basisvr.org · 28/04/2025
We did a little DJ event during our normal test time. Next week, we are doing an official load test, and we need people to help break our previous record of 218! Please join us! discord.gg/v6ve6WT562 basisvr.org
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Ferryman Collective @ferrymanvr.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
From Vision to Virtual Reality: Immersive VR Theater 101 Led by Christopher Lane Davis (aka Screaming Color) — co-founder of Ferryman Collective. 🗓️ Sat, May 3 | 🕘 9AM–3:30PM PDT 📍 In VRChat + Discord www.eventbrite.com/e/from-visio...
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From Vision to Virtual Reality: Immersive VR Theater 101
A Beginner’s Course to Bringing Immersive Storytelling & Theatrical Magic to Life in VR, taught by Screaming Color
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The Metaculture @themetaculture.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Are you interested in improving your art skills? Vote for when you'd prefer to take a drawing class in Resonite, Second Life, or VRChat!
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Resonite @resonite.com · 21/04/2025
This is Sunset Galaxy by Cozy Crew, where you can look up into the sky and see other planets - and then travel to them instantly. The planets, featuring a desert planet, a city planet, a snowy world, and more, travel in a realtime orbit cycle! Check it out on #Resonite!
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Bradlee101 @bradlee101.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
World name: confine By: pandagraphics Platform: PC & Quest #VRChat #VRChat_world紹介
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rocksuch @rocksuch.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
#pixOcam
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Eson📸 @esonadventures.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Another day, another adventure! World: 枯羽に宿る希望 Author: くろしま #VRChat #VRChat_world紹介 #INTEGRAL_CAM
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Salbug @salbug.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
FYI: 2025.2.1 has shipped to #VRChat Open Beta and one of the nice things you can do now is set your pronouns and they'll be visible on your profile and nameplate! ^^ Pronoun stocks stay strong even in this economy~💜
A screenshot of a VRChat profile page with a prominent purple-and-pink interface. The username “Salbug” is visible in the top-left, accompanied by a “Working…” status. The screen displays the user's avatar and various profile details (such as pronouns and bio) in colored panels. A bright red arrow points to an “Edit Profile” button in the top-right corner, drawing attention to the feature for editing profile information.A screenshot of the “Edit Profile” pop-up window on the same purple-themed VRChat interface. The window contains editable fields including “Links,” “Languages,” and “Pronouns.” In this screenshot, “she/they” is entered in the Pronouns field.A screenshot of a Pronouns selection menu from the same interface. The menu features various radio-button options such as “they/them,” “he/him,” “she/her,” “it/its,” “ze/zir,” “xe/xem,” and more. The user has scrolled to the bottom of the list where an “Other” option is highlighted or selected. The overall interface retains the purple color scheme from the previous images.
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VRChat @vrchat.com · 14/04/2025
Check out all of the amazing Space Jam 2 worlds, now available on #VRChat! Winners Announced forum post: ask.vrchat.com/t/space-jam-... Wiki info: wiki.vrchat.com/wiki/Space_J...
Catmelt's incredible 1st, 2nd and 3rd place diagram for the NSSA-hosted Space Jam 2
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