In a landscape where the initial Metaverse hype has somewhat simmered down, and tech enthusiasts have shifted their attention towards the allure of AI, it’s crucial to explore the enduring potential of the virtual world. Remarkably, artists find themselves at the forefront of this digital realm, offering a plethora of creative possibilities that beckon engaging…
Carrie Able: The Artist and the Museum
Within the depths of Somnium Space, an attraction in and of itself, lies a wide array of interesting destinations; destinations of brilliance and wonder. The platform allows users to not only participate in a VR community, but it truly cultivates a place where creators have ultimate freedom to express themselves. At Somnium Times we make…
Somnium Space at BoulevArt, an Immersive, Digital Art Festival in Dubai
Somnium Space announced yesterday that they will be doing a brand activation together with partners Nifty Orient at BoulevArt, an immersive digital art festival taking place in Dubai. It’s a three-day event to celebrate Dubai’s position as a hub for the Web3 global community. It will be held from February 23 to 26. For this…
SodaWorld and R00Ts club: Bringing Unique South African Vibes to Somnium Space
SodaWorld, a metaverse music platform born from Africa will offer regular live performances in Somnium Space. Imagine a live event with music, original songwriting, vibey DJs and heartfelt poetry, right in the heart of downtown Johannesburg. The crowd immerses into a beautiful atmosphere with unique and original African vibes. At the same time, in a…
Should digital art be metaverse first?
Metaverse art is one of the main things driving metaverse adoption, as it provides something to do with ease inside its confines. Meaning there is still not a lot of business logic for the metaverse, except for the arts. For users, the main thing to do is watch art. Whether that is in the form of a concert or an art exhibit, experiencing art is one of the main use cases for the metaverse. This is partly because the people developing and providing the assets to populate the metaverse are artists themselves. So, it stands to reason that the first uses for the metaverse are art-related.
Meet BlockMuse: Explorer, Collector, Poet
NFT Art collector and poet BlockMuse is first and foremost an explorer looking for whys and hows. This manifested at the tender age of ten when he fixed his first computer, a Sinclair ZX Spectrum (for those among us who are old enough to remember). Many years later, after having worked for global IT companies,…
Should All Museums Have a Metaverse Presence?
Museums and art galleries have made metaverse incursions. Why does it make sense? Museums and the metaverse’s futures seem to be interlocked. Museums have had to adapt to all iterations of the Internet, and have done fairly well. From just providing content, to having a presence on social media to interact with users and potential…
Is Art a Last Frontier For AI?
Art and creativity could become new domains for AI and computing. The metaverse is already being rolled out and all it needs is a mass adoption by the population. It still has a long road ahead when you think of the things that are going to be done in the metaverse. The economy, the work…
Generative Art: What Does It Mean For Culture And Art
Written By: SOPRG Milan & Gustavo Generative art as a form of expression brings new questions regarding humanity. Regardless, NFTs and blockchain have made it more commonplace. With modern technology, art now can be generated by systems that are considered autonomous. This is how a new form of art was born: Generative art. The term…
Somnium Space Washes Away From The Soul The Dust Of Everyday Life
When Pablo Picasso said “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”, he meant that art can transform and enrich our lives. If that is the case, immersing yourself in Somnium Space is the ultimate cleansing routine. Virtually (pun intended) everywhere I look in Somnium Space I see art. I see art…