The Ultimate Guide to Decentraland Art Week '24
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This year, Decentraland’s 5th annual Art Week event takes place from March 26-29. Centered on the theme of ‘exploration’, #DCLAW24 explores the concept of ‘art beyond reality’ through the work of over 40 featured artists. Exploring Decentraland’s Art Plaza, the main festival grounds for the event, you'll discover the infinite potential of art and creativity in a realm where virtual environments become journeys of discovery into new realities.
The main attractions to experience at this year’s Art Week edition are 8 galleries showcasing a diverse array of virtual art, interactive installations, and live performances from award-winning artists and the Decentraland community, as well as the multidimensional experience that is MESHfair, the renowned virtual art fair for 3D, metaverse, and VR creators.
All Decentraland Art Week attractions can be found in Art Plaza, located at coordinates (61, 61), with the exception of the Rapture Gallery which can be found at (-89, -66). Be sure to check the Welcome Area daily to collect your free Wearable or Emote!
Serving as the focal point of Decentraland Art Week since last year’s ‘The metaverse is dead. Long live the metaverse.’ edition, MESHfair is curated by leading galleries including Unit London and OFFICE IMPART. This year, the art fair showcases 32 new immersive works from international artists which you’ll be able to explore at your leisure or choose to join one of 5 artist-led tours held over the course of the 4-day event.
Decentraland Art Week culminates with a sparkling Awards Gala on Thursday, March 28 during which the top 3 artists of MESHfair will be awarded cash prizes sponsored by the Decentraland Foundation. The Gala will be followed by a quintessential Decentraland afterparty with music provided by a DJ chosen by the community. Prepare to show off your favorite community-made Emotes dance moves and strike a pose in a unique Wearable ensemble as the community celebrates another year of boundary-defining art in Decentraland!
Decentraland Art Week will be full of exhibitions to immerse yourself in, tours from which to learn, and performances to enjoy, so if you think that you’ll be able to see everything in just one day, you’d be mistaken! In addition to all the activities planned during #DCLAW24, free items will be dropped daily in the Art Week Welcome Area. Make sure to drop in everyday and collect each of the 4 exclusive items that will be up for grabs, 2 Wearables and 2 Emotes, so you’ll always remember your experience of exploring ‘Art Beyond Reality’ at Decentraland’s 5th edition of Art Week!
DCLAW24 Main Events Schedule
Keep track of all Decentraland Art Week’s tours, talks, parties, and more on the official #DCLAW24 event page.
Decentraland Art Week ‘24 Attractions
MESHfair 2024: The art fair for VR, 3D, and metaverse creators
Explore 32 new immersive installations at MESHfair, the art fair for VR, 3D, and metaverse creators. Returning to Decentraland for the second edition, this year’s artists were selected by international galleries including Unit London, Vellum LA and OFFICE IMPART, Berlin. Visit all 32 floating cubes to get inspired by some of the world’s leading 3D creators. You’ll see new works by names including Lauren Moffatt, winner of the DKB VR Art Prize and the I Certamen Internacional de Arte Digital; Dev Harlan, a NYFA Fellowship Finalist in Digital Media Arts and winner of the 2022 Mozaik Artist Grant; and Leah Smithson, who has previously collaborated with Apple on public art installations. Which will be your favorite? Daily tours and talks mean that you can meet the artists and curators, and hear the story behind their work. There will also be exclusive MESHfair Wearables to claim on the tours! MESHfair is directed by Bay Backner, and kindly supported by the Decentraland Foundation, 3D World magazine, Creative Bloq, 1of1Tezos, and The Tickle magazine. MESHfair Live Artist Talk + Tours: Artist Tour #1 - with artists BosqueGracias, Cansy, Metageist, and curator Danielle King of ClubNFT Tues, Mar 26 - 5:00pm UTC / 10:00am PST - Event Link Artist Tour #2 - with artists Antonio Azzolino, OgiWorlds, Argent, and curator Johnny Dean Mann of The Tickle Tues, Mar 26 - 10:00pm UTC / 3:00pm PST - Event Link
Artist Tour #3 - with artists JaneDAO, Dev Harlan, Sabato, and curator Anne Schwanz of OFFICE IMPART Wed, Mar 27 - 5:00pm UTC / 10:00am PST - Event Link
Artist Tour #4 - with artists Carla Knopp, Rob Dixon (Radix), Abieyuwa and Kim Currier of Decentraland Foundation Wed, Mar 27 - 10:00pm UTC / 3:00pm PST - Event Link
Artist Tour #5 - with artists Lauren Moffatt, SidXO, and curators Kenza Zouari of Unit London, Alice Scope of Vellum LA Thurs, Mar 28 - 5:00pm UTC / 10:00am PST - Event Link
Off+On Pavilion by Match Zimmerman
53, 53 Meet friends at The Off+On Pavilion, designed by Match Zimmerman as exhibition space and community lounge for Decentraland Art Week 2024. Inspired by dazzle camouflage, the Pavilion encourages visitors to question reality, blurring lines between real and virtual worlds. Across several floors, it showcases works from an open call to both on and off-chain artists, reflecting the Web3 ecosystem's open spirit. The top floor of Off+On boasts an immersive sound installation, and the ground floor provides a lounge for engagement among artists, collectors, and gallery-goers. On Thursday evening, the @DollhouseDCL crew will elevate the experience with a live DJ event, transforming the Pavilion into a vibrant hub for art and community. Gala Afterparty Party | Live Set from DJ Gucci Toe
Thurs, Mar 28 - 11:00pm UTC / 4:00pm PST - Event Link
MATAHA GALLERY by LEONARDO MARCHESI STUDIO with artist Louis de Cordier & technologist Marzio Camasso
Embark on a journey through the walls of the labyrinthian Mataha Gallery, and see the convergence of art, history, and cutting-edge technology. You’ll follow the quest of Belgian artist Louis de Cordier to find the Lost Labyrinth of Egypt, joining him on his real-life 2008 Mataha expedition to the deserts of Hawara. Can you uncover the 12 Ancient Egyptian Amulets hidden within the galleries? Each is your key to unlocking the captivating centerpiece, "Metatron," nestled at the labyrinth's core. The surprises continue with "Archaeographics" featuring 12 digital artworks inspired by Ground Penetrating Radar scans from the 2008 expedition…will you be the one to see the evidence of the labyrinth beneath the sands? Join the esteemed Louis de Cordier himself on March 28 at 15:00 UTC. In an exclusive and revelatory talk, he’ll personally guide you through the fascinating details of the 2008 Mataha Expedition. Orchestrated by architect Leonardo Marchesi, artist Louis de Cordier, and technologist Marzio Camasso, this promises to be a truly historical and unforgettable event. Artist-led Tour: QUEST FOR THE LABYRINTH OF EGYPT Thurs, Mar 28 - 3:00pm UTC - Event Link
Aquarelle Gallery by Archimicia
Dive into the world of virtual architect Archimicia as she transforms the soft brushstrokes of watercolor paintings into a 3D gallery. Discover a space which blends dreamlike, painterly forms with minimalistic design for a surreal and ethereal installation. For Archimicia, the work is an “embodiment of the artistic essence itself”. Join Archimicia on three special tours as she presents the three levels of the gallery. Called Geometric Dream Shapes, Caelestia and the mystical fields and Bluedrop and The Blue Synthesis, each floor translates a key work by Archimicia into an immersive, multi-dimensional experience. Take a pause in these contemplative, art-led spaces and hear Archimicia talk about her work, 3D design and creativity itself. Guided Tours: Geometric Dream Shapes Wed, Mar 27 - 2:00pm to 2:30pm UTC - Event Link Caelestia and the Mystical Fields Wed, Mar 27 - 2:30pm to 03:00pm UTC - Event Link
Bluedrop and The Blue Synthesis Thurs, Mar 28 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm UTC - Event Link
Synesthetic Eclipse by Shashwat Prakhar
Embark on Synesthetic Eclipse, a visual and auditory journey through the works of three exceptional Indian artists - Prerna Singh, Harsh Bhati, and Vignesh. Conceived by architect Shashwat Prahar, the gallery blends three distinct spaces and live events, each responding to the works of each artist. Within the realm of "Presence and Awareness," you’ll find pulsating beats and geometric moire patterns complimenting tracks by Prerna Singh, a 26-year-old designer turned music maestro. Influenced by psytrance pioneers and techno virtuosos, Prerna's exhibition transcends time and space.. In "Light Years," you’ll discover a visual feast by artist Harsh Bhati. Harsh infuses his artwork with captivating storytelling, blending colors and light to construct scenes and characters that evoke deep emotions. His exhibition invites exploration into the vivid landscapes of his artistic imagination, where the fantastical meets the realistic.
In the poetic ambiguity of "Death, Dreams and Space," 26-year-old songwriter Vignesh unfolds an exploration of the unknown. Inspired by Radiohead, Bon Iver, and Frank Ocean, Vignesh self-produces music rich in texture. His exhibition offers an auditory journey through dreams and space, with each track echoing the profound mysteries of life.
Live Performances: 'Death, Dreams and Space' by Vignesh Anil Tues, Mar 26 - 6:00pm UTC / 11:00am PST - Event Link 'Light Years' by Harsh Bhati Wed, Mar 27 - 1:00pm UTC / 6:00am PST - Event Link‘
Awareness and Presence' by Prerna Singh Thurs, Mar 28 - 7:00pm UTC / 12:00pm PST - Event Link
Metamodel Art by Oblinof
Experience Metamodel Art, an innovative exploration of artistic creation that challenges traditional paradigms. Artist Oblinof has prioritized the creative process over final outcomes, inviting viewers to delve into the nuanced world of metamodeling. Each piece serves as a portal into this conceptual space, where the act of creation becomes as significant as the resulting artwork. This immersive exhibition offers a diverse array of artistic expressions, including paintings, photographs, VR sculptures, AI-generated images, and videos. You’re encouraged to explore the multifaceted nature of Metamodel Art—a journey into uncharted territories of imagination that encourages contemplation and reconsideration of established notions of art and creativity. VR DJ Set By Oblinof Tuesday, Mar 26 from 0am UTC - Event Link
Rapture Gallery By LowPolyModels
You are cordially invited to the Grand Reopening of Rapture Art Gallery! Explore the new artwork, building and features, reimagined after four years in Decentraland, and relaunched during #DCLAW24.
Collect your POAP on the ground floor and discover unique NFT artwork as you make your way to the main party on the rooftop. Note: This gallery is not located on Art Week festival grounds, so to visit, you’ll need to go to the gallery’s in-world coordinates, (-89, -66).
Rapture | Grand Reopening Party Thurs, Mar 29 - 9:00pm UTC - Event Link
In World Builder By Lastraum and the Decentraland DAO
Supporting Artists through Exploration Are you a creator who missed the official Art Week 2024 sign up? Want to build but don't know how to code? Well then, this special installation is your chance to build for Art Week!
Jump to the In World Builder parcel to try the In World Builder toolset, powered by the Decentraland DAO, and available for anyone to use for free. This toolset lets you build any scenes in Decentraland with zero coding experience. Easily choose assets from a catalog of 4,000+ assets—audio, 3D, 2D, video, images, NFTs, text, and so much more—move them around your scene, and show off your creativity! You can even upload your custom 3D models and place them in your scenes!
Head to the In World Builder Art Week parcel and speak to the NPC BuilderBot to sign up! Then start building!
WE ARE THE ART
By Vueltta and the Decentraland Community (69, 61)
Are you art? Find yourself and friends in this special exhibition by Decentraland art collective, Vueltta. Community members shared their favorite selfies from the history of Decentraland, and Vueltta transformed them into this celebratory gallery installation. “WE ARE THE ART” invites us to consider our virtual lives in Decentraland as a new artform. See the masterpieces created by our community as we construct and document our digital selves.
There’s so much to see and do at this year’s edition of Decentraland Art Week! Keep track of all events—artist tours, performances, parties, and more—on the #DCLAW24 events page and follow @Decentraland on Twitter to see what’s happening during the 4-day art festival. Don’t forget to also share your favorite moments from the event online with #DCLAW24—there will be plenty of amazing visuals to capture for sure!
Want to learn more about Decentraland Art Week and metaverse artists? Check out nft now’s exclusive interview with one of the event’s organizers, Bay Backner here.