Machinima Links Metaverse Art With 20th Century Futurism

In "Futurism Vs. Art of the Future", a well-edited and photographed machinima by Spiral Silverstar, art in Second Life is compared with "Futurism", the early 20th century art movement which emphasized speed and technology. I think the comparison has some value, and I also admire Silverstar's framing device for presenting a montage of SL works, which might otherwise seem stale or an arid travelogue.

"Futurism Vs. Art of the Future" is on my shortlist for the University of Western Australia's machinima contest this year (click here to see all the entries), which I'm helping judge along on this criterion.