An Art Hive is a community art studio that welcomes everyone as an artist. From an art pop-up in a local library to a community studio or gallery, at its heart, an Art Hive is about inclusion, respect and learning. It's a welcoming place to talk, make art and build communities. Responding in creative ways to things that matter.

Come and contribute to our Virtual Hive and find out more about the history of the project here: https://arthives.org

Rakis Heron

Your contact person for grid (no drama)
and hometown sim advisor.
Owner of grid. 8 domains, 6 servers, 5 works,
hardware, software, business internet and
all bills every month. $ 300 / month.
PayPal donations are always welcome.

NewLifeItaly is moving to HEXIVIA VOICE, our own voice system designed and developed in-house by HEXIVIA for OpenSimulator.

Built on the open WebRTC and Opus standards, it integrates directly with the native voice features of WebRTC-compatible Firestorm OpenSim versions, without requiring modified viewers or additional software.

HEXIVIA VOICE provides 48 kHz audio, a dedicated stereo mix for each listener, and spatial audio: voices change direction and volume according to the avatars’ positions and distance. It also includes speaking indicators, individual mute and volume controls, and separate conversations across parcels.

The backend is written in Go, with a C# connector for OpenSimulator. The voice infrastructure runs on our own servers, independently of Vivox.

With respect for the work of every developer in the community, I would also like to clarify that HEXIVIA VOICE follows its own independent design and development path. It is not derived from other community voice projects and does not reuse their code or design solutions. It uses established open standards, with an architecture and integration developed by HEXIVIA.

NewLifeItaly’s voice now has a name: HEXIVIA VOICE.

SAMSARA RETURNS HOME

An Original Creation by Yana Dakota

A new chapter begins...

Some places are more than just landscapes. They carry memories, creativity, peaceful moments and a spirit that remains, no matter how much time passes.

Today, I am delighted to announce that "Samsara has returned to Virtual Worlds Zone", once again under the care and creative direction of its original creator and rightful owner,"Yana Dakota".

Originally created in 2023, Samsara was designed as a sanctuary inspired by the timeless beauty of Japanese and Tibetan traditions. A world where nature, spirituality, architecture and tranquility come together in harmony.

Throughout its journey, Samsara has been fortunate to have people who appreciated its beauty and unique atmosphere. I would also like to acknowledge Faith with warmth and respect for her part in Samsara's story.

Now, as Samsara begins this new chapter, its original vision will continue to be preserved, cared for and lovingly developed.

"THE EXHIBITION "THE WALK FOR PEACE" REMAINS OPEN"

Visitors will be pleased to know that the Exhibition "Walk for Peace" is still there and remains available to explore and enjoy.

"A NEW JOURNEY ON THE WATER"

One of Samsara's most charming experiences, the scenic boat tour, is currently undergoing restoration and improvements.

We are developing a new waypoint navigation HUD to give the boat a much more natural and graceful journey through Samsara's waterways.

Instead of making abrupt turns, the improved navigation system is being designed to guide the boat through beautifully flowing curves, allowing it to glide gently and steadily across the water.

Imagine sitting back, relaxing and watching the landscape slowly unfold around you as the boat follows the winding waterways with smooth, elegant movements.

That is the experience we are working toward.

The boat tour is not quite ready yet, but the improvements are already underway, and we look forward to welcoming visitors aboard again.

"SAMSARA IS HOME"

Samsara has never been about simply building a beautiful region. It has always been about creating an atmosphere, a place to breathe, wander, reflect and simply enjoy being present.

Old friends and new visitors alike are warmly invited to rediscover its peaceful surroundings.

Some journeys bring us to new places.

Others bring us back to where we belong.

"Welcome back to Samsara."

Created by Yana Dakota | 2023

Virtual Worlds Zone

"Visit Samsara:"

hop\://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Samsara/549/797/22