We track down Second Life’s most famous anonymous artist, AM Radio. Last year, a friend asked
We track down Second Life’s most famous anonymous artist, AM Radio. Last year, a friend asked if I wanted to meet the man known as AM Radio. I never expected to meet him. If the world of MMOs has a Banksy, it’s AM Radio. But where the British street artist is famous for his sardonic graffiti mysteriously appearing around the globe, AM Radio is famous for creating artwork in Second Life, the user-created virtual world packed full with rich experiences. Even years after the height of his renown, AM Radio is probably Second Life’s most famous artist. The New York Times Magazine featured his Second Life work, as many other outlets have. But more than that, his work drew a passionate following in the game itself. Players often see works by grassroots creators on popular platforms that allow user-generated content, like Minecraft and Skyrim — and that brings the creators a measure of fleeting internet fame. (Link to the full story) -- source link
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