The Art Factory is about art and artists. At The Art Factory, we display art; we appreciate art; we learn about art; and, we promote art. We have over a dozen galleries dedicated to in-world artists, where they show their innovative creations. As such, we are beginning a feature called Meet the Artist.

This week we want to introduce to you, the very talented Nice Minik.

Ms. Minik, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your art?
My interest for VL-Photography started back in InworldZ with some photos of dancing Avis.
In 2017 the "Nice Minik" on OSG was created to try out "hypergriding" and to build a photo-studio with backdrops and "flat" lighting for Avi photo sessions.A visit of Ellen and Ernest in my first little gallery changed my virtual life.
Since that day I explored the photo-features of Firestrom and tried a lot of light-effects to make my inworld-photos more interesting. It comes in handy to be a prim builder (for certain backgrounds) and I also learned to create poses in the meantime.

And what are you doing artistically now?
Nowadays I can display model-sessions and themed series at "the Art Factory". And I was able to create some issues of the Stark Magazine.

So, what's the motivation behind your work?
Some of my work just tries to show beauty. Some may be a bit provocative. But I always try to find the mood, lighting and angle to take photos, that "tell a story". And sometimes I can even achieve that goal.
One thing stayed consistently through my development as an inworld-photographer: what you see is what I saw. That means, that I never do after-works on my photos.

What do you enjoy most about creating art in virtual worlds?
Besides that, I very much like to show virtual life in a way, that makes viewers enjoy what I enjoyed or maybe get an impulse to think about certain aspects.

Thank you for the interview, Ms. Minik!

Please stop by The Art Factory Reloaded and check out Nice Minik's art! It won't disappoint!

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Hier ist das Programm :
Samstag den 15.05.2021 um 20:00 Uhr begrüßen wir im Tosca
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Anschließend Djane Nasti mit den heißesten Rhythmen der letzten Jahrzehnte.


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Anschließend Geburtstags Ausklang mit Djane Nimile .


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Pink Floyd - In the Flesh! Or is it In the Mesh? Ernest and I spent all day bringing album cover art to life today. A different spin on art, but the installations are pretty amazing to see! Come by Battersea and see for yourself!

Get ready to Purrr! Purrrfectt Catt takes GasWorks by storm! 7PM

What more can you want on a Saturday night? DJ Purrrfectt Catt is up tonight and ready to party hard! Expect Blues and Blues Rock - Purrr knows just how to mix them out there. Also expect nothing but a good time! Purrr is in her element when she has a live audience in front of her, and will never let you down! Party is on tonight with DJ Purrrfectt Catt at GasWorks! Join us! it's just Blues Done Right!

Another shot of the movie set for the Silent Running system. The scale aircraft carrier Valley Forge is where the movie was actually filmed. The elevator takes you to the space Ship Valley Forge a few days before the movie was filmed.

Back to Back Kick Azz Blues with DJ Kith at Rockin' the Blues tonite at 6:00!
Where: Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou
When: 6:00 Saturday night!! [1 May 2021 18:00 SLT]
DJ Kith is well known for his upbeat, modern, high energy blues and you get 2 rockin' sets of it tonite!!! He spins tunes you instantly fall in love with and that reach into your heart and soul and bring out the best in everyone!! When Kith spins..the house rocks and shakes...the excitement is crazy and the Tribe is full of laughter and happiness! Sound like something you'd like?? YES!! I know you will!! Come join us and get your happy on with friends old and new, fabulously cool blues and the most fun you'll have all week!! See you there!!!
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DJ Phoenix! Bringin' the Blues HOT! GasWorks 5PM

Saturday Night! Great night to get out and hang with a fantastic DJ! You get the best tonight at GasWorks! The evening starts with the incredible DJ Phoenix Enigma! Phoenix keeps the formula simple - Just strap in and play a great mix of Blues all aimed to keep you moving and dialed into the party. Not a newcomer, Phoenix has a fantastic library of Blues and knows just how to get all he can from the music! Find out what DJ Phoenix is all about! Grab and friend and come on down to GasWorks tonight! 5PM

Formed in 1965, Pink Floyd are probably one of the most loved groups of the Psychedelic era. Their 15 studio albums from 'Pipers at the Gates of Dawn' to 'The Endless River' spanned 47 years.

Floyd were renowned for their sonic experimentation, live performances incorporated lavish light shows and quadraphonic speaker systems. Concept works such a 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and 'The Wall' played on repeat on many bed-sit turntables of the 70's booming out the dark themes of alienation, war, insanity and dystopia.

Art surrounded much of Floyds output, cartoon illustrator Gerald Scarfe provided his disturbing ink-splattered caricatures for the rock opera 'The Wall' and their albums most often featured the work of surrealist graphic designer Storm Thorgerson who also produced covers for Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Peter Gabriel, the Alan Parsons Project, Genesis, The Muse, The Cranberries and Biffy Clyro.

Housed in the re-creation of Battersea Power Station on the Art Factory estates, the artwork of Pink Floyd is presented along with 3D recreations. Pink Floyd radio is permanently live when ever you need a sound track to close you eyes to and become comfortably numb. Look out for live shows and events coming soon.

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DJ Dick Pinelli! Hard Hitting Blues at GasWorks! 7PM

When the party is really starting to fire up, we don't want to turn it over to a DJ who will cool it down.. So we wont!! GasWorks is proud to bring in DJ Dick Pinelli to take the party deep into the night. DJ Pinelli is a real pro and can play a blues song to fit any situation or conversation in the crowd.. Always upbeat, with all the current and older hits. Dick will even play your blues requests! Join us for a Hot night tonight at GasWorks! DJ Dick Pinelli at 7PM

DJ Moonie presents "Dirty Blues" at Lady Blue tonite at 6:00!
Where: Lady Blue on Wyldwood Bayou Region
When: 6:00 Tonight [30 Apr 2021 18:00 SLT]
It's time for DJ Moonie's famous cackling, crazy "Dirty Blues"! this Southern Belle takes off her prim and proper cover and brings you no holds barred, clutch to the metal comedy! "Dirty Blues" have been around for over 100 years and were started by some of the best old time Blues men and women in history! Moonie has the tunes from "way back when" to now and everywhere in between! Come and let your hair hang down and let the stresses of the day melt away with the Blues Tribe!
Formal attire if you've got it...ADULT CONTENT NO CHILD AVIES!!
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DJ Phoenix! Bringin' the Blues HOT! GasWorks 5PM

It's been a long time for some - But DJ PHOENIX is back and ready to Bluez everyone up! DJ Phoenix is an amazing Blues DJ who will turn up the fire on a Friday night and put you all in the mood to party. Specializing in a real roadhouse sound, expect new releases, older favorites and a rowdy time! Come find out what it's all about - Tonight at GasWorks - DJ Phoenix Enigma! 5PM

Dj BlueLou! Thursday Blues bomb! 7PM

Duck and Cover! Dj BlueLou is at GasWorks and planning mischief! He's gonna unload a Blues Bomb of the rowdiest Blues he can put together! This is one to stay awake for, you won't be put to sleep for certain! Grab a friend or two and Join us at GasWorks! Or just make some new friends here! GasWorks! DJ BlueLou! Thursday night!

Get Ready!! DJ Lady B is smokin' GasWorks tonight! 5PM

Thursdays will never be the same! Not when LadyB is around to DJ the greatest Blues and R&B to be found! LadyB loves playing what you want to hear, and of course will take your requests as well. Good music and fun are guaranteed with LadyB at the controls. Grab a friend or two, and bring 'em on down to the juke.. GasWorks! Thursday nights with the Blues and Lady B

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DJ Ele with a mid week Blues Smack Down! 5PM

Got the Covid vaccine blues? Brush them aside! DJ Ele is here at GasWorks to play you through them with some fantastic Blues! DJ Ele hates to disappoint anyone, so expect the best she has to offer, all brought to you the way only Ele can do! Grab a few friends and come take in something good -- That's DJ Ele - Tonight At GasWorks! Blues Done Right!

The Tate Modern comes to The Art Factory

The Bankside power station was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott for the City of London Electric Lighting Company in 1891 and along with Battersea (See Pink Floyds Animals cover) served power to London for nearly 100 years.

Since 2000 'The mother of all Loft conversions' has been used to house the Tate Modern art museum and gallery which is now officially the most popular attraction in the UK.

This is a scratch build and recreates my 'Happy Place'. I typically visit the Tate 4 or 5 times a year and I'm never happier than when sat reading a show guide and drinking a coffee beneath the silver birch trees that flank its exterior. I have missed it so much during the Pandemic I had to recreate it.

The Tate is linked to the Art Factory via the Millennium Bridge and will initially house contemporary British Artists including Bacon, Hockney, Hirst and Emin. But let us know what you would like to see, when you think British Art who comes to mind?

7-9 AM DJ Fanta brings Bubbling Blues @ GasWorks

DJ Fanta packs excitement into her Blues. High Energy Blues with a foundation based in funk, hearty bass, and enticing lyrics that put a smile on your lips and a sparkle in your eyes. Join us at GasWorks 7-9 AM @ AviWorlds and enjoy this vivacious and highly entertaining DJ as she lays the blues out in her own memorable style. Here is your ride: login.aviworlds.com:8002:Gas Works