OpenSim artists are taking their work to a global stage with Synthetic Dreams, a pavilion in The Wrong Biennale, an international digital art exhibition running from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
The pavilion, curated by Kitely residents Kimm Starr, Cooper Swizzle, and Koshari Mahana, showcases AI-inspired artwork from 15 OpenSim creators in both an in-world gallery at Kitely’s Expo Center and on a dedicated website, according to the curators.
The Wrong Biennale takes place both online and in real-world galleries. It is seen by millions of people worldwide. The seventh edition, running from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, will focus on the role of artificial intelligence used in creating art. It showcases AI-inspired works in visual art, video, text, and sound, encouraging creators to explore how machine learning is shaping today’s artistic practices.
Kitely residents Kimm Starr, Cooper Swizzle, and Koshari Mahana decided to create and curate the Synthetic Dreams pavilion as an opportunity to show the world that what people create in OpenSim is not only art, but a unique art medium in its own right.
“I saw an opportunity and went for it,” said artist Kimm Starr. “The Wrong Biennale is just too great of a platform not to throw our hats in the ring.”
Kimm is a seasoned multimedia and 3D artist. She is the founder of Virtual Vignette, the brand known for offering animated animesh and interactive environments that bring depth, character, and story to the digital world. With nearly 20 years exploring virtual worlds, Kimm continues to push the boundaries of virtual art.
The three curators have collaborated for over four years on several projects, including The OpenSim Worlds Fair.
“When Kimm Starr told me about the Wrong Biennale AI Art Show, I jumped at the chance to help with curation,” said artist Koshari Mahana.
Mahana creates spaces where history and imagination meet. Her work often draws inspiration from other times and places, blending a love of art, architecture, history, and a bit of whimsy with modern digital tools. She builds immersive spaces that honor the past while inviting new exploration.
“Artists in OpenSim are using AI tools to create 3D works in innovative way,” she added. “Guests will be fully immersed in these interactive virtual exhibits, and I’m excited to be a part of it.
“Being part of the curating process of Synthetic Dreams has been a great learning experience,” added artist Cooper Swizzle. “I’ve always been fascinated by art, technology, and storytelling.”
Swizzle is all about creating worlds where learning meets art, and exhibits become immersive journeys. He has been instrumental in helping to develope the groundbreaking Animesh programming toolkit, Animaster. It was designed to empower creators and educators within OpenSim.
“This project lets me show those who thought I was a little crazy for spending time in 3D worlds that I’ve been creative all along,” he added.
The Wrong Biennale offers two exhibition formats: online and offline. All selected artworks are shown in pavilions or embassies worldwide. A pavilion is an online exhibition hosted by an artist, curator, collective, or institution, featuring works by ten or more artists.
It exists digitally and can take many forms, a web page, social media profile, interactive space, or a full virtual world. An embassy is an offline exhibition, gathering, or gallery event that presents works by at least ten artists, in any format and location in the world.
“Until a month ago, I had never heard of a Biennale, much less a digital one,” said artist Luna Lunaria of Wolf Territories Grid. “But as soon as I looked into The Wrong Biennale, I knew I wanted to be part of this global phenomenon. It’s such a unique opportunity to give voice to our virtual art community and bring our work out of obscurity.”
Synthetic Dreams consists of two parts: the Synthetic Dreams website and an in-world gallery located at Kitely’s new Expo Center, generously provided for the duration of the show. Special thanks go to Ilan Tochner and Oren Hurvitz of Kitely for their continued support of the arts in OpenSim.
“Being part of The Wrong Biennale’s Synthetic Dreams pavilion reminds me why I make art, to turn wonder into a shared place,” said artist Star Ravenhurst, who is also the owner of The Tenth Dimension Grid.
Ravenhurst is a visionary creator, curator, and storyteller in OpenSim, known for weaving art, architecture, and narrative into immersive virtual experiences. With a passion for world-building, she transforms imagination into spaces that invite exploration and wonder.
The Synthetic Dreams pavilion features a hand-picked group of artists from across the OpenSim hypergrid, each chosen for their unique voice and vision.
From immersive builds to AI-inspired works, Synthetic Dreams highlights the creativity, innovation, and talent that thrive within the OpenSim community.
Contributing artists include Kimm Starr, Cooper Swizzle, Koshari Mahana, Cherry Manga, Luna Lunaria, Harmony Beningborough, Forest Azure, Star Ravenhurst, Yeelinda Blue, Wendy Kussmaul (Ms Kal), Shandon Loring, Tina Bey, Morlita M, Iain McCracken, and Ada Radius.
Although the group had only two months to prepare before opening, their creativity and determination brought the project to life in record time.
“I couldn’t resist the invitation to take part in The Wrong Biennale within the Synthetic Dreams Pavilion,” said artist Cherry Manga of the Pangea Grid. “It brings together everything I’m passionate about right now, digital art, virtual reality in the metaverse, and working with artificial intelligence, all alongside a motivated and talented team!”
Cherry Manga, the virtual avatar of MVN, is a French multimedia artist whose practice bridges the physical and the virtual. Through sculptures, immersive installations, and digital environments, she explores themes of humanity, nature, and transformation.
Active in metaverse platforms since 2007, she has developed a distinctive surreal language where organic and hybrid forms come alive in virtual landscapes. Beyond the screen, her work extends into 3D-printed sculptures, Augmented Reality, and AI-assisted creations, always questioning impermanence, memory, and our fragile link with the natural world.
The Synthetic Dreams website and in-world gallery open on November 1, 2025. The exhibits are not only visually stunning but also groundbreaking in their use of emerging technology. The participating artists have pushed the limits of what’s possible in OpenSim, using AI and digital tools to create works never before seen in-world.
If you haven’t yet explored the creative potential of AI, come experience Synthetic Dreams, a glimpse into the future of virtual art.
There will also be an opening party on Saturday, November 8, at noon Pacific time at the Kitely Expo center
Hypergrid address: grid.kitely.com:8002:Kitely Expo Center
