Future Art Ecosystems 2, Art x Metaverse

The advent of the metaverse-an always-online 'second' world and emerging internet megastructure-represents a fundamental shift in our notion of digital systems and physical presence. In this context, FAE2 outlines what is required from 21st century cultural infrastructure in order to shape the metaverse's evolution. Engaging with over fifty practitioners and organisations across art, film, gaming, technology and wider cultural industries, FAE2 articulates the challenges and opportunities that institutions face in this landscape. Contributors to FAE2 include artists Larry Achiampong, David Blandy, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Joey Holder, Rindon Johnson, Keiken; Dr Jo Twist OBE, CEO of UKIE; Andie Nordgren, Producer and Director of Unity Live Platforms; Lucy Sollitt, Curator; Jay-Ann Lopez, Founder of Black Girl Gamers; Trevor McFedries, Co-founder of Brud; Kadine James and Lucy Wheeler, Founders of Immersive Kind; Gabrielle Jenks, Digital Director, Manchester International Festival and many more.