Pirats Art Network in Second Life

The Pirats are likely the most active art group in Second Life at this time, having hosted exhibitions at one or more of their venues on roughly a weekly schedule for just over three years. Since the inception of the group, they have hosted the works of conceivably every major artist with a Second Life presence in that time.  The group is led by Nathalie (Merlina) and Jean-Marc (Newbab), who have set a standard in bringing to the residents of Second Life the art of the virtual world and they have done so with a style and grace that can only be emulated. The Pirats have worked  in collaboration with several other notable art groups in Second Life including; UWA, CARP/Diabolus, and Caerleon in the planning and hosting of mega-events some of which have extended beyond the virtual and into real life.

This past week, they had announced to their  group that due to financial constraints, "We are now in a situation that leaves us no choice, Pirats Art Network will close. Monday will be held, if Linden Lab does not close the simulator before, the opening of the gallery Omega, the anniversary of three years Pirats Art Network and the end of an amazing adventure of life and whose memory will always be present in us ."

Since the announcement, there have been an outpouring of support from with in and outside of the group. Artists signing letters of petition, the contributions of Lindens by patrons, and the establishment of a crowdfunding initiative.

Pirats Opening Today at La Manufacture Art Gallery

Opening today, March the 1st is a new exhibit at Pirats La Manufacture Art Gallery.

Featuring:

Laetitia C. , Anley Piers in SL
Florian Giret, Florian Gericault in SL
Jean-Pierre Deblonde, jean Coeur in SL
Layachi Hamidouche, Layachi Ihnen in SL
Steff Para, tshirtkikill Straaf in SL


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Opening at Pirats SAS Art Gallery

This exhibit opened yesterday and with prior commitments, I didn't have a chance to stop in until this morning. The Pirats openings are always a delight with an eclectic mix of art and Second Life residents, plus the gracious hosts Merlina and Newbab who make their patrons feel welcome. The exhibit features the work of, Aneli Abeyante, Monica Linville, Littleone Aries in SL, Anthony Jacob, Ragamuffin Kips in SL and Ruben Haan, Deruub Pastorelli in SL. It's open until 19th of March.

Where Can I Go to See Some Art This Week-end?

I had logged in-world on Saturday morning  only for a few minutes, mostly to clean up messages and check on whether or not I'd gotten behind on my rent. With notices, notecards and IM's answered, I checked the rental boxes and sighed in relief when I noted that both of my booths on Book Island were all paid up for the next few weeks. With that complete  I decided to stay in for a while, find a quiet location to go into busy and work on my inventory. It had grown by leaps and bounds the last six weeks and threatened to become quickly out of control. "Where to go?", I asked aloud while the real me sipped from a fresh cup of coffee on the other side of the screen. While I thought about it  a chat line appeared at the bottom of my screen.

Tommy3333 Resident: Hey Nazz, how's it going?

I camm'ed around to find the source of the chat and spotted Tommy to my left and slightly behind me. With the last name of "Resident" I knew he was fairly new to Second Life.

Me: Mornin' Tommy, doing good here thanks. How are you enjoying SL?

Tommy3333 Resident: Doing good here as well, can I ask you a question?

Me: Sure.

I watched his avatar as he begin to type, stopped and started, then stopped for several seconds before he continued. While he did I remembered my early days in SL and tried to anticipate what sort of question he might ask. His avatar was dressed nice enough I noted, with a decent jeans and shirt combination.

Tommy3333 Resident: I met a lady and wanted to take her to a few nice places. She's into art and talks about it all the time. Where can I go to see some art?

Me: Any idea what she might be interested in seeing?

Tommy3333 Resident: Not a clue.

Me: There are exhibits underway that would make for a pleasant afternoon or evening.

Tommy3333 Resident: Cool.

Me: "Through the Eye of a Woman". This exhibit opened a week ago at PRAKA Fine Arts Gallery and features the work of artists; Callipygian Christensen, Cat Boccaccio, Dantelicia Ethaniel, Del May and Maloe Vansant. The show runs until the 14th of March.

Tommy3333 Resident grins.

Me: Here's another exhibit that's underway. It's at "New Works at Kelly Yap Newcomer's and Friends Gallery".  The artists featured include;  Louly Loon, Corcosman Voom, RAG Randt, Trill Zapatero, Miso Susanowa, Tallulah Winterwolf and soror Nishi. You can, "also take a walk down the Art Walk when you get time … lots of new artists!  The Kelly Yap Art Walk is now hosting Eliza Quinzet, rant Ugajin,  Ally Aeon, Bobbi Laval, Harter Fall, Em Larsson, lala Lightfoot, Callipygian Christensen, Penelope Parx, Peoney Feld, Gallery SYNergy, Sonia Stardust, Nik Gandt and ginou Forcella".

I gave him a some time to read the previous chat which worked out well as I worked on the next one.

Me: A favorite stop of mine, although I didn't get a chance to attend the opening earlier this week is at the "Pirats Omega Art Gallery". The show opened on the 15th of February and features an extensive  list of artists utilizing multiple media. You can see some work by many fine artists there. The exhibit at Omega includes work from; Melina M, ling Serenity in SL, Chapl Paisley , Betty Tureaud, LarZ Rajal, oona Eiren, Chu Ann, daruma Boa in SL, JudiLynn Staples, judiLynn India in SL, Solkide Auer, Fafner Hofmann, Tehos, Tehos Quar in Sl, Typotel, typote Beck  in SL, Lollito Larkham, Nino Vichan and Maryva Mayo.

Tommy3333 Resident: Those are all underway, what about opening events?

Me: Here's one you both might enjoy. Black and White and Red All Over. The exhibit is  at Erato of Caerleon and opens tomorrow at 1 pm PST/SLT.  It's an exhibit curated by Sabrinaa Nighfire, who had sent out an open call to all artists  willing to submit  pieces which could , "only be Black, White or Red". I chatted with her yesterday and she told me the opening event will include live music and dancing.

Me: "The Mysterious Forest," a new immersive art build by Alizarin Goldflake . She is holding an Open Studio for this her newest immersive art build on Sunday, February 20, 2 pm PST at Atelier Alizarin.

Tommy3333 Resident: Anything else?

Me: Here's another one, "Above and Beyond", a photography exhibit by Cala Rossini at Galeria LX. The opening begins at 2 pm PST/SLT.

Tommy3333 Resident: That's really awesome Nazz, thanks a lot man.

Me: Hey no problem Tommy ... Hope you both have a great time.

Pirats Opening / Vernissage La Manufacture Art Gallery

The opening of La Manufacture Art Gallery is on Tuesday October 05, 2010 at 1:00 pm SLT, 22h00 FR, that will exhibi until October 30, 2010. Featured are the works of:

ieko Catnap Aka Ieko - Josina Burgess Aka Josina Den Burger - CADEL Aboubakar Aka Cadel - tshirtkikill Straaf Aka Steff Para

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Exhibition Opening at Pirats Bourbon White Velvet Art Gallery

The Work of Daco Monday

Opening today, 23rd of February at the Pirats Bourbon - White Velvet Art Gallery is a brand new exhibition. Pirats is a French non-profit organization founded by Merlina Rokocoko & Newbab Zsigmond for real life and second life art and creation promotion. The exhibit will be open until the 30th of March. Artists featured include; Elin Egoyan aka Maripel, Sabrinaa Nightfire, Daco Monday, Kundemor Tamatzui aka Orlando Castro Ortiz and Sanspareil London aka John. Pictured above is a piece by Daco Monday titled, "even the eyes of God and psychedelic - legalize it".

Enjoy a teaser of the exhibition here.

Opening of SAS3D : Bunker Art Gallery

Bunker Art Gallery

An exhibition is opening today at the SAS3D : Bunker Art Gallery, on Tuesday , February 9th. The event begins at 1:00 pm PST/SLT. On exhibit are the works of; June Clavenham, Treacle Darlandes, Archibald Sideshow aka Björn Malm, and Jazz62 Masala aka Vasco Lago Pinto. The exhibit will be open until the 6th of March.

Here's a teaser video of the exhibit.

Vernissage Omega Art Gallery

I attended the opening of the Omega Art Gallery on Tuesday, the 5th of January. The exhibit is sponsored by the PIRats Art Group and will will be open until January 30th. On display are works by; selenor Millar, Sabrinaa Nightfire, typote Beck aka Vincent Nestler, Layachi Ihnen, Swina Allen, Nathaniel Somerset, Luko Enoch, Got Pizzaro, Kryss Lemon, mitou Waco, kalile Sass, Pixels Sideways,soror Nishi and Andromeda Klees. Pictured above is "The Rosefruit Tree a good source of vitamin C" by soror Nishi. It's always a delight to attend a Pirats opening, great conversation and great art.

For an added treat, check out the teaser here before going to the exhibit.