Fiona’s Airstream: Somewhere in N. America
When my sister Fiona couldn’t have a skybox at Medici University she drove her Airstream off in a huff. Now I get “how hurt & lied to I feel” emails.
Month: January 2015
Penny Patton: The Digital Pasture
An index to the insightful, compelling ideas on Penny Patton’s blog The Digital Pasture. In 4 years, a mere 44 posts sets the bar for understanding VR.
Micol Hebron: Do avatars have vulvas?
Micol Hebron’s starting a new painting, glitter & vulva project and wants you to send her drawings of your vulvas. Tee Corinne style (Cunt Coloring book).
Announcing The Bia Awards for blogging
Medici University Provost, Isabella Medici, has today announced The Bia Awards for blogging in virtual worlds. Awards to broadcast from Medici U on 22 Feb
#5: Garry Winogrand: The Street
Challenge #5 invites you to channel your inner Garry Winogrand and photograph the life of the virtual street.
Google Chrome v39 is for Avatars!
I recently upgraded from Google Chrome v38 to Google Chrome v39, and with it came improvements to Chrome’s already great support for multiple identities.
Scarlett Luv-Star, Bacon Barista
Scarlett Luv-Star’s opened the Bacon Barista coffee shop at Medici University! Terrace has views of Lake Dianora & Eleonora Slough. BB’s located MU-Maria-6.
#4: Gian Lorenzo Bernini: The Ecstasy of St. Teresa
In Artist Challenge #4, your mission is to use Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Ecstasy of St. Teresa as the inspiration for a portrait of your own avatar ecstasy.
Dear Nadia Halim (Jane’s Walk SL)
A letter to Nadia Halim, Global Cities Coordinator, Jane’s Walk, about ideas for Jane’s Walk SL 2015, featuring a tour of the Pedestrian Access project.
NH Rebellion VR Walk Real Time
Year 2 of NH Rebellion VR: Merriam Galaxy, Isabella Medici, Vanessa Blaylock & friends join RL walkers in a VR walk for campaign finance reform. Watch live!
Fiona Blaylock: Trailer Trash
After a year-and-a-half jetting off to Zurich or gawd knows where she goes, my sister, Fiona Blaylock, finally turned up at Medici University on Sunday.
ARTiculate INVESTigate: a conversation with Newton
Newton & I had a conversation about art & culture in cyberspace. ARTiculate INVESTigate is a consideration of how public art functions in virtual community.
#3: Izima Kaoru: Landscapes with a Corpse
Artist Challenge #3: Izima Kaoru: Landscapes with a Corpse. Contemplate your own demise. Put on something great from your favorite designer. Photograph it.
Building a Treadmill Desk
Treadmill Desks Part 2: Building a Treadmill Desk. Here are many examples of building a treadmill desk from very low cost to mid to high. Home or office.
Pedestrian Access: LEA SIM Handover
The SIM Handover for Pedestrian Access, the 26 hectare collaboration between Gracie Kendal, Isabella Medici, Lemonodo Oh, and Misprint Thursday was on 1 Jan.
Friends List: Ama Ree
Ama Ree is the first person in my 2015 project to actually meetup with all of the 300+ “friends” on my SL “friends list.” It was great to finally meet!
Rezdaypalooza & NHR Walk Sunday!
Miraculously, Betty Tureaud, Ze Moo & Agyness O’Sharple all rezzed on the same day: 11 Jan 2007. Join us for Sunday’s Rezdaypalooza celebrating them.
#2: Marina Abramovic: Role Exchange
Inspired by Marina Abramovic’s 1975 performance Role Exchange, I invite avatars to trade places for a night. Wear another skin. Live another life.
Treadmill Desks I – The Problem
If you work, play, or learn online, you’re probably sitting an unhealthy number of hours a day. Today: the why of Treadmill Desks; next week: the how.